Self-taught photographer Marc Posso’s “work aims to inspire and celebrate the beauty and diversity of cultures and people from Africa. He uses photography to contribute to change and improve the image people have of Africa. For the most part Africa rhymes with savage even for some Africans.”
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A TI DE By Oye Diran
Yoruba for “we have arrived.” African photographer and creative director Oye Diran travels back in time to the 60s. Reminiscing on old family photos he cites “curated memories from his heritage as inspiration.” It reminds me of Kehinde Wiley, when I went to see his Byzantine exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum. We were there, but never represented. When you think of Africa in the 60s what fashion originally comes to mind?
Dinka Tribe
Isn’t it magnificent that somewhere else, on the same day, at the same time, someone is having a completely different life than you? Photos: Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher