DIPTIQUE Part 4

Another Africa and K.L.V. have collaborated on a series of diptychs that compare an intensely rich source of inspiration born in Africa with the realms of the worldwide 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 the final part of the DIPTIQUE series.

 

 (L) Yaie Masquerade, Burkina Faso. Photographer unknown. Source | artismyhustle

(R) Guido Palau, 'Mohawk V2' for the “Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty” exhibition. Photographs by Graeme Montgomery. Courtesy of the New York Times, T Magazine.

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

(R) BLESS, N°43 Know Howowow, 14.03.2011, Hélène.

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

(R) Issey Miyake. Photo | Irving Penn.

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

(R) Henrik Vibskov, The Fringe Project #10.

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

(R) Iris Van Herpen, Mummification A| W 2009 collection.

 

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

(R) Nick Cave, Soundsuit 2011. Courtesy of the artist and Jack Shainman Gallery, New York.

  

(L)  Phyllis Galembo, Sierra Leone, 2008-2009. Image courtesy of the artist. 

 (R) Killian Loddo, Fantastic Goodbuy - Entity.

 

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

(R) Lucas Simões, Desretratos series. 

(L) Phyllis Galembo, Akata Dance Masqueraders, Ogoja, Nigeria, 2004. Image courtesy of the artist and Tang Museum.

(R) Rozalb de Mura S|S 2010 Collection.

 

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

(R) Michael Lau S|S 2010. Photo | Getty.

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