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Gentlemen of Bacongo
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A journey with the Sapeurs of Bacongo, a district of Brazzville in the Congo, and the true birthplace of Sape (Le Societe et des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Elegantes), the religion of style.
Gentlemen of Bacongo is a cult photobook by Italian photographer and art historian Daniele Tamagni. The work provides a fascinating insight into the vibrant street style of the 'Sapeurs' (Société des Ambianceurs et des Personnes Élégantes), the elegant and immaculately dressed dandies from the heart of the Congo, specifically in Brazzaville. Members of 'La SAPE' belong to one of the world's most exclusive clubs, governed by their own code of honor, professional conduct, and strict notions of morality. The book captures the unique individualistic identity found in burgeoning African urban spaces through a seductive exercise in creating moments within existing ones.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Daniele Tamagni |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Trolley Ltd |
| Place of publication | Great Britain |
| Year | 2009 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781904563839 |
| Collation | 224 pp. |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 20.6 x 15.6 |
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