Vive Malik Sidibe!

I recently stumbled across the works of famed Malian photographer Malik Sidibe, and I have to say he's photographs were a huge catalyst in launching this months theme. Sidibe is a Malian photographer who became famous in the 60s and 70s for his documentary photography and portraiture of youth culture in the Malian capital of Bamako. His work is both timeless and contemporary. It's bold and graphic portrayal of African youth beautifully reflected a formative time in modern Malian history.