Hamdia Traoré documents the marabouts of Djenné in new Block Museum exhibit

Hamdia Traoré documents the marabouts of Djenné in new Block Museum exhibit

The Block Museum of Art premiered „Des marabouts de Djenné” on Feb. 4, spotlighting the unique religious figures of Djenné, Mali. The exhibit showcases 30 color portraits of marabouts, Muslim religious leaders and educators, by Malian artist Hamdia Traoré. The portraits follow a consistent format. Each marabout is seated cross-legged and photographed on-site in Djenné’s…