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Soimadou Ibrahim France, b. 1989
Le jour de gloire, 2022Acrylic on canvas210 x 150 cm
83 x 60 in© Soimadou IbrahimFurther images
Taken from the French national anthem, Le jour de gloire or The glory day, points to the simple pleasures in life, like getting a haircut. For people of colour, particularly...Taken from the French national anthem, Le jour de gloire or The glory day, points to the simple pleasures in life, like getting a haircut. For people of colour, particularly black men, the barber shop is thought of as a safe space where you can be yourself without judgement, laugh and share anecdotes with others who can relate. For some men, going to the barber shop becomes the highlight of their week because walking out with a clean cut gives them a sense of pride and confidence.
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