Photographer Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou took portraits of west African bodybuilders.
Benin's bodybuilders —
Photographer Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou took portraits of west African bodybuilders.
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery
In each picture, the strength of the musclemen is contrasted with the delicacy of the flowers they hold.
Benin's bodybuilders —
In each picture, the strength of the musclemen is contrasted with the delicacy of the flowers they hold.
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery
The boldness of the fabric colors creates a vibrant twist on conventional strongman photographs.
Benin's bodybuilders —
The boldness of the fabric colors creates a vibrant twist on conventional strongman photographs.
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery
Bodybuilders pose with flowers against a colorful backdrop.
Benin's bodybuilders —
Bodybuilders pose with flowers against a colorful backdrop.
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery
Untitled (Musclemen series), 2012
Benin's bodybuilders —
Untitled (Musclemen series), 2012
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery
Untitled (Musclemen series), 2012
Benin's bodybuilders —
Untitled (Musclemen series), 2012
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery
Untitled (Musclemen series), 2012
Benin's bodybuilders —
Untitled (Musclemen series), 2012
Leonce Raphael Agbodjelou/Jack Bell Gallery