DIPTIQUE Part 3

DIPTIQUE 3

Another Africa and K.L.V. have collaborated on a series of diptychs that compare this intensely rich source of inspiration with the realms of the arts and fashion. On view, the ingenuity of African masqueraders, gleaning mother nature's closet to create visually arresting disguises.  Juxtaposed with contemporary art and fashion images, the pairings highlight the qualities that connect, complement and contrast, but ultimately celebrate creative ingenuity. This is part three of the ongoing DIPTIQUE series.

 

(L) Phyllis Galembo, Baby Dance of Etikpe, Cross River, Nigeria, 2004.  Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Vogue Homme Japan Beauty.  Photo  | Willam Selden. Styling | Nicola Formichetti. Hair & Make-up | Katsuya Kamo. Photo courtesy of Vogue Homme Japan.

(L) Photo courtesy of Eliot, Elisofon and The National Museum of African Art, Washington, D.C.
Masked performers wearing Chi wara headdresses known as N'Gonzon Koun (antelope) circa Bamako, Mali, 1970.

(R) Bamana Chi wara pair from Mali. Image courtesy of Discover African Art.

(L) Phyllis Galembo, Affianwan, Calabar South, Nigeria, 2005. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) White Crested Black Polish Hen, Studio Series. Image courtesy of My Pet Chicken.

(L) Phyllis Galembo, Panther Masquerade, Samaga Village, Burkina Faso, 2006. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Agate Drusy Ring by Joya, South Africa

 

(L) Phyllis Galembo,, Jaquar style of Ekong-Itaghafon, Calabar, Nigeria, 2005. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Image credit unknown | source | barriobajero

(L) Phyllis Galembo,  Ngar Ball Traditional Masquerade Dance, Cross River, Nigeria, 2004. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Issey Miyake by Irving Penn, S/S 1994 - The Flying Saucer.

 

 

(L) Phyllis Galembo, Egungun, Djidjimbo Safou Ognon Warrior, Adandokpodji Village, Benin, 2006. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Gabríela Friðriksdóttir , Endless Light. Courtesy of the artist and Osram.

 

(L)  Phyllis Galembo,  Burkina Faso, 2006. Image courtesy of the artist and LN-CC.

(R) AKATRE, Kreyol Factory, Contest for La Vilette.

(L)  Phyllis Galembo, Ekpe, Calabar South, Nigeria, 2005. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Francis Montesinos, A | W 2009. Source | Trend De La Creme.

(L)  Phyllis Galembo, Atam Masquerader, Alok Village, Nigeria, 2004. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Nicole Dextras, Cabbage Smock, Weedrobes Wardrobes, Weedrobes - Summer. Image courtesy of the artist.

(L)  Phyllis Galembo, Gwarama Masquerade, Yegueresso Village, Burkina Faso, 2006. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Yam & Walnut packaging, Package Design in Japan, Taschen, 1989.

(L) The Beri - Nyna, or men's devil of Western Liberia (The Bundu of Sierra Leone), circa 1906. Source |  NYPL Digital Gallery.

(R)Walter Van Beirendonck, Paris, A/W 2011 Menswear.  Photo: Umberto Fratini / GoRunway.com. Courtesy of style.com

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