Lamba Forever Mandrakizay - in pictures
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Lamba Forever Mandrakizay is running at Hakanto Contemporary until November 18 -
The exhibition highlights the multifaceted aspects of the traditional Madagascan textile, lamba, while touching on the melancholia of its decline. Christian Sanna's photographs are printed on PVC fabric -
The works span a variety of mediums, exploring the textile's relationship with Malagasy life and culture. Pictured are an array of salaka decorations, depicting the many designs lamba might take -
Installation view of theatre des robes, depicting the many forms of lamba -
Christian Sanna's Mon Lit Défait, 2017, digital printing on PVC textile -
Sandra Ramiliarisoa works on her artwork Ny Hendry No Anarina Fa Ny Adala No Manary Lamba. All Photos: Hakanto Contemporary -
Sandra Ramiliarisoa's Ny Hendry No Anarina Fa Ny Adala No Manary Lamba on a loom. The artwork makes use of a recycled plastic thread known as polyfloss -
Sandra Ramiliarisoa's Ny Hendry No Anarina Fa Ny Adala No Manary Lamba -
Alphonse Rakotovao, Merina au Chapeau, 1930, painting on fabric -
Emile Ralambo, Village, 1899, watercolour -
Kevin Ramarohetra, Doria -
Installation view of postcards depicting people wearing lamba -
Gad Bensalem’s work Any Dada comprises poetry, props and a metal installation -
Nadia Randriamorasata's 1997 reflects on memory and loss
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