J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere is a Nigerian born photographer who first started making pictures in 1950. In 1967 he joined the Nigeriean Arts Council and documented Nigerian cultural heritage. He has an opening this Thursday 12/17/09 at L. Parker Stephenson Photographs on Madison Ave. & 66th St.

© J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, Mkpuk Eba HD 694/74, 1974

© J.D. 'Okhai Ojeikere, Koroba, HD 726/74, 1974

Malick Sidibé's work will also be featured Thursday night at L. Parker Stephenson Photographs. Sidibé documented the postcolonial youth in Mali during the late 60's. He would attend all of the happening events around Bamako, the capitol, and print into the night, a selection of images that clients would then come in the morning and pick out their favorites. Very similar to modern day photographs taken before you enter popular tourists destinations such as the empire state building, sears tower, or a holiday cruise.

Sidibé is, hands down, my favorite photographer.