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Lot 2158
Malick Sidibé (Malian, b. circa 1936-2016), Mali Twist (Complete Portfolio of 21 Works)
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
The complete suite of (21) copperplate photogravures, 2013, signed, dated, and numbered 38/50 on the colophon, printed by Unai San Martin, Spain, each sheet with full margins, presented in original custom linen box.

Sheet size 17 1/8 x 14 1/8 in.; Portfolio 19 3/4 x 16 x 1 5/8 in.

This celebrated photographic series depicts scenes of Malian culture soon after the country gained independence from France in 1960. Aptly titled Mali Twist, photographer Malick Sidibé allows the energy of rock-and-roll and the popular twist to prevail in his series of photographs and provide a glimpse into Bamakko youth culture.

Superb condition and bright, clean sheets; few inherent tiny dots from printing.