Photographer Malick Sidibe, famous for capturing the transition between colonial and post-colonial Mali, died Friday, April 15. He was 80. This self-portrait dates back to 1956.
Photographer Malick Sidibe, famous for capturing the transition between colonial and post-colonial Mali, died Friday, April 15. He was 80. This self-portrait dates back to 1956.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe's photographs images were often candid, taken not only in the clubs, but the streets as well during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.<br />
Dansez le Twist. 1965/2008 —
Sidibe's photographs images were often candid, taken not only in the clubs, but the streets as well during the 1950s, '60s, and '70s.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
His images captured the the energy of youth culture in his native Bamako, Mali.
Le technicien de Radio Mali. 1966-2008 —
His images captured the the energy of youth culture in his native Bamako, Mali.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe's work captured a pivotal time in Mali's history, in the decades after the former French colony gained independence and the country was looking toward the West.
Toute seule dans le salon. 1974/2004 —
Sidibe's work captured a pivotal time in Mali's history, in the decades after the former French colony gained independence and the country was looking toward the West.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe's work was appreciated the world over. He exhibited in art institutions across the globe, including at the New York's Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art, California's Getty Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Démonstration au studio, Melimono. 1969, printed by the artist in 2001 —
Sidibe's work was appreciated the world over. He exhibited in art institutions across the globe, including at the New York's Museum of Modern Art and Metropolitan Museum of Art, California's Getty Museum and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
In 2003, Sidibe became the first African to win the prestigious<a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.hasselbladfoundation.org%2Fwp%2Fen%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank"> Hasselblad Award</a>.
Dan Une Famille a Missira. 1964/2008 —
In 2003, Sidibe became the first African to win the prestigious Hasselblad Award.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe's photographs stood out for capturing moments of joy. In an interview with London's Daily Telegraph, he said: "For me, photography is all about youth. It's about a happy world full of joy, not some kid crying on a street corner or a sick person."
Untitled, 1969/2004 —
Sidibe's photographs stood out for capturing moments of joy. In an interview with London's Daily Telegraph, he said: "For me, photography is all about youth. It's about a happy world full of joy, not some kid crying on a street corner or a sick person."
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
At the 2007 Venice Biennale, he was the first African and the first photographer to ever receive the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Taximan avec Voiture. 1970-2008 —
At the 2007 Venice Biennale, he was the first African and the first photographer to ever receive the Golden Lion Award for Lifetime Achievement.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe was also a World Press Photo winner in 2010 for a fashion shoot commissioned by the New York Times.
Deux amies Peulhs. Printed 2001 from earlier negative —
Sidibe was also a World Press Photo winner in 2010 for a fashion shoot commissioned by the New York Times.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
In 1962, he set up his own studio, where he started taking posed portraits.
Lycee de Filles. 1967-2004 —
In 1962, he set up his own studio, where he started taking posed portraits.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe got his break working in the studio for society photographer Gerard Guillat. He spent his nights going to clubs and photographing the revelers with his Brownie camera.
Regardez Moi. 1962/2008 —
Sidibe got his break working in the studio for society photographer Gerard Guillat. He spent his nights going to clubs and photographing the revelers with his Brownie camera.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
His portraits were famous for their informality. He was adept at encouraging his subjects to assume more relaxed poses.
Des Chassures Pour Aller Danser. 1963/2008 —
His portraits were famous for their informality. He was adept at encouraging his subjects to assume more relaxed poses.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe's origins were more humble. At the age of 10, he became the first member of his family to attend school -- which he fit in around helping his father shepherd cattle.
Portrait au Studio. 1969-2008 —
Sidibe's origins were more humble. At the age of 10, he became the first member of his family to attend school -- which he fit in around helping his father shepherd cattle.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
He quickly gained a reputation as an accomplished artist and won a place at the École des Artisans Soudanais in Bamako.
Jeune Fille avec. 1970/2004 —
He quickly gained a reputation as an accomplished artist and won a place at the École des Artisans Soudanais in Bamako.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
Sidibe's son, Karim Sidibe, confirmed the cause of death to the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bigstory.ap.org%2Farticle%2Fe265c38b2a014a20a67872384dd8cf24%2Fmali-photographer-who-captured-bamako-60s-culture-dies" target="_blank" target="_blank">Associated Press</a> as complications from diabetes.
Surprise partie. 1964-2004 —
Sidibe's son, Karim Sidibe, confirmed the cause of death to the Associated Press as complications from diabetes.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery
The pioneering photographer's legacy lives on. Work spanning Sidibe's career is on exhibit at the <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.jackshainman.com%2Fexhibitions%2F20th-street%2F" target="_blank" target="_blank">Jack Shainman Gallery</a> in New York through April 23.
Vues de dos - Juin. 2003-2004 —
The pioneering photographer's legacy lives on. Work spanning Sidibe's career is on exhibit at the Jack Shainman Gallery in New York through April 23.
Malick Sidibe, courtesy Jack Shainman Gallery