Samuel Fosso's 2008 Self-Portrait as Malcolm X from African Spirits Series

Samuel Fosso created a gelatin-silver print self-portrait in 2008 titled "Self Portrait" from his African Spirits series, depicting himself as Malcolm X. The photograph measures 40 by 29.92 inches. The Walther Collection provided the work. This entry was posted on October 3, 2014, at 10:28 pm on artcritical.com. The image represents Fosso's exploration of African American icons through photographic self-portraiture. The African Spirits series features Fosso embodying various historical figures. The work demonstrates his technique of using photography to examine identity and representation. The entry was filed under no specific category on the artcritical website.