© photo Alain POLO / Revue Noire
Revue Noire is a specialist publisher of books and web material relating to African contemporary art and culture, based in France.
Contemporary Expressions of Africa and the World
I first discovered Revue Noire at an art fair in New York City and became intrigued by the quality of the gallery and the work they represent. The website is a great tool to explore, and I hope we all get to explore their gallery space. Filled with gems such as rare editions of artwork and publications on specialized subject matter, Revue Noire is a site you must keep watch on!
One of my favorite works on their website is the photography of Jean Depara who was a photographer from the Democratic Republic of Congo. As per the Revue Noire website, “Photographer in Kinshasa (DR Congo) between 1951-1975, Jean Depara shares with us his night life in the streets and dancing-bars and his day in athletic clubs and at the swimming pool La Funa.” (All prices are available upon request from Revue Noire for these limited edition prints).
Jean Depara.”Woman in front of the Afro-Negro Club” 1965 Fine art modern print (2010 Print) from original negative 6 x 6 cm (ca. 1965) on silver barium paper under control of Revue Noire in limited edition of 5 copies
Jean Depara “Two men in Bar” 1965 Fine art modern print (printed in 2010)
from original negative 6 x 6 cm (photograph taken in ca. 1965)
on silver barium paper
under control of Revue Noire
in limited edition of 5 copies
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