Malick Sidibe, Mali's pioneering photographer has died 14th April 2016

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• Apr 15, 2016

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BBC News:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-36055060

Malick Sidibe, a photographer from Mali died yesterday aged 80.
He was know mainly for his studio shots document the young in the 60s and 70s.

 

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• Apr 15, 2016

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Makes me want to learn more about the man.

 

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• Apr 16, 2016

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thanks

fascinating seeing the dated studio work.. also interesting that his business "went away" with the increasing use of color film!

 

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• Apr 18, 2016

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He was awarded the Hasselblad price in 2003. It was the best and most joyful price ceremony ever held. I know , I was there.

Karl-Gustaf