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Lot 5054

Malick Sidibé (Malian, b. circa 1936-2016), Mali Twist (Complete Portfolio of 21 Works)

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The complete suite of (21) copperplate photogravures, 2013, ink signed and dated on the colophon, unnumbered, printed by Unai San Martin, Spain, each sheet with full margins, presented in original custom linen box.

Sheet size 17 3/8 x 14 in.; Portfolio 19 3/4 x 16 x 1 1/2 in.

Private Collection, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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, providing a glimpse into Bamakko youth culture.

Superb condition; beautiful impressions on crisp clean sheets; portfolio also in excellent condition with few negligible signs of wear.