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Omar Victor Diop

  • “Crossing Strangers”, Andile Buka’s first published work, is a photobook exploring Johannesburg and the people that live there.
    Andile Buka's photo book explores the Johannesburg landscape
    Design News > African Design / Art & Photography
    "Crossing Strangers", Andile Buka’s first published work, is a photobook exploring Johannesburg and the people that live there. >
    17 Nov 15
  • Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is reviving the tradition of studio photography in Senegal, and recreating portraits of historical African leaders.
    Trailer: Omar Victor Diop on the tradition of portraiture in Senegal
    Trailers > African Design / Art & Photography
    Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is reviving the tradition of studio photography in Senegal, and recreating portraits of historical African leaders. >
    29 Sep 15
  • Omar Victor Diop on the tradition of portraiture in Senegal
    Omar Victor Diop on the tradition of portraiture in Senegal
    Talks > African Design / Art & Photography
    Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is reviving the tradition of studio photography in Senegal, and recreating portraits of historical African leaders. >
    29 Sep 15
  • Omar Victor Diop: Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is using his camera to revive traditional West African portraiture, adding his own creative flare
    Omar Victor Diop: Reviving African traditions through photography
    Video Interviews > African Design / Art & Photography
    Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is using his camera to revive traditional West African portraiture, adding his own creative flare. >
    28 Sep 15
  • "Project Diaspora" by Omar Victor Diop.
    Self-portraits of Africa's past
    Lookbook > African Design / Art & Photography
    Senegalese photographer Omar Victor Diop is a prolific image-maker with one eye on history and the other on contemporary popular culture. >
    13 Feb 15
  • Omar Victor Diop
    Omar Victor Diop
    This Senegalese photographer uses the medium to capture the diversity of modern African societies and lifestyles. >
    13 Feb 15
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