Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens

Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens is the most expansive North American exhibition of the legendary Malian photographer’s work to date, featuring nearly 275 iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal artifacts. Collaborating closely with his sitters, Keïta recorded Mali’s evolution from the late 1940s to early 1960s through their choices of backdrops, accessories, and apparel. Witness the power of photography through these richly layered images, which reveal not only Malians’ emotional landscapes but also the textures of life in a rapidly changing country.