blackcontemporaryart:derica:J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere (1930- )
blackcontemporaryart:derica: J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere J. D. ‘Okhai Ojeikere (1930- ) is a Nigerian photographer who began taking pictures in 1950. He is best known for his portraits which draw attention to the sculpural qualities of African hair/styling. Thinking about the politics of hair with Kobena Mercer & buying Ojeikere’s book. (via baobabavenue:) Congrats to JD, who will be featured in the Venice Biennale. -- source link