Just went to view this amazing exhibit at the Chicago Cultural Center last Thursday, and was completely blown away. These are an outsider/folk artist enthusiasts dream come true. A rich blending of a western tradition and African folk iconography. These posters were meant to advertise screenings of vhs movies in pop-up theaters throughout Ghana and Nigeria.
Some of the imagery is horrifyingly graphic and disturbing, filtering voodoo culture through the lens of B-grade "Nollywood" horror.
Be sure to check out the posters in all their gory and bizarre glory before the show closes Sept. 4.
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