“Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens” Celebrates the Famous West African Photographer

All Of It with Alison Stewart | Mar 27

A Brooklyn Museum show features more than 280 works from the groundbreaking Malian portrait photographer Seydou Keïta, including iconic prints, never-before-seen portraits, textiles, and Keïta’s personal possessions, brought to life with unique insights from his family. Guest curator Catherine E. McKinley and Brooklyn Museum's photography curator Pauline Vermare discuss the exhibition, 'Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,' on display through Sunday, May 17th.

Self portrait by Seydou Keïta, courtesy of the Brooklyn Museum

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