Red Hook Labs in Brooklyn has two exciting exhibitions coming in May

Nataal: New African Photography II 

5/4/17 – 5/14/17

Opening Reception 5/4/17, 6-9pm

and

Malick Sidibé:  The Eye of Modern Mali

5/4/17 – 5/7/17

Opening Reception 5/4/17, 6-9pm

A solo exhibition of the late Malian photographer, Malick Sidibé, in celebration of his iconic career beginning in 1950’s Bamako, Mali, will be jointly presented with ‪1:54 Contemporary Art Fair and MAGNIN-A, Paris.  The Eye of Modern Mali will feature 37 works by the artist, acclaimed for his black and white images chronicling the lives and culture of the Malian capital in the wake of the country’s independence.  Among extensive international exhibitions, Sidibé’s accolades include the Hasselblad Foundation International Award in Photography in 2003, the Gold Lion at the Venice Biennale in 2007 and the Infinity Award from the International Center of Photography in 2008.

Opening of 1:54 Contemporary African Art Fair will be held simultaneously, and open to the public from May 5-7, 2017 12-8pm.

Gallery Hours: 10am-6pm (daily)