TBM - Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens
Fri, Oct 10
|The Brooklyn Museum
Step into the studio of a legend. Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens showcases 275 striking portraits that redefined African photography—on view at the Brooklyn Museum.
Time & Location
Oct 10, 2025, 7:00 AM – Mar 08, 2026, 10:50 PM
The Brooklyn Museum, 200 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn, NY 11238, USA
About the event
Event Overview This fall, the Brooklyn Museum unveils “Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens,” the most expansive North American exhibition of the renowned Malian photographer’s work to date. From October 10, 2025, through March 8, 2026, visitors are invited to immerse themselves in nearly 275 works—from iconic black-and-white prints to never-before-seen portraits, personal artifacts, and vibrant textiles. The exhibition offers a deeply personal and political portrait of Mali in transformation, told through the eyes of a man who helped his sitters—and his country—be seen.
Exhibit Details:
What: Seydou Keïta: A Tactile Lens – Photography & Material Culture
Where: Brooklyn Museum, Morris A. and Meyer Schapiro Wing, 4th Floor
When: October 10, 2025 – March 8, 2026
Access: Included with general admission