
Delphine Diallo
Photographer
For centuries, the art world was seen through the eyes of a small few who, under a patriarchal society, chose the aesthetic and the narrative—and whose main depiction of the sacred female body was as an objectified and sexualized woman.
Delphine Diallo aims to change this dynamic. Her intention is for every woman she photographs to feel the image she makes of them is a personal gift. “I am not taking pictures, I am giving pictures,” as Diallo puts it. By engaging in intimate conversations with her subjects, Delphine removes the sense of vulnerability that often comes with being photographed. Working with body painters and jewellery and mask makers, Diallo also uses traditional mythology and spiritual symbols to empower her subjects. Her portraiture is all about connection and exchange. She believes women are deep beings and connects with them on an emotional level. The French-Senegalese photographer spends more time speaking with her subjects than photographing them.
Some of Delphine Diallo’s clients: L’OREAL – Nike – Westfield – Gant – Tumi – United Nations – Delta – Guerlain – Y&R – UNCF – Save the Children UK – Obey Giant – Chris Rock- Swizz Beats – Bacardi – Rosario Dawson – Christian Scott – J Cole – Dreamville – Gill Peterson – National Geographic – New York magazine – Vogue Portugal – The New York times …
Selected
artworks

Anta Senegal , 2009
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Avatar , 2010
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
God is a Woman (Rebirth) , 2020
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
God is a Woman (The Butterfly and the Oracle) , 2020
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Highness (Hybrid II) , 2011
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Highness (Hybrid III) , 2011
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Highness (Hybrid V) , Pigment inkjet on archival paper
75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Melinda and Adeline , 2020
Collage mixed media on archival paper and white wooden box 63 x 89 cm (Edition of 1)
Mount Earth , 2019
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Ritual (90 Broken Eggs) , 2016
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Ritual (Rebirth) , 2016
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Shiva Portrait , 2016
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
The Black Body Heritage , 2020
Collage mixed media on archival paper and white wooden box 32 x 24 cm (Edition of 1)
The Creation of Life , 2022
Collage mixed media on archival paper and white wooden box 77 x 74 cm (Edition of 1)
The Divine Moon , 2019
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
The Divine Mother , 2019
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
The Golden Age , 2021
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)

The Golden Age II , 2021
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 50 x 75 cm (Edition of 8); 67.8 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 152.4 cm
The Spiritual Warrior , 2019
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)

The Transmutation (Female/Male) , 2022
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
The Twins and the Sunflower , 2014
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm; 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Transmutation (Creation) , 2022
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Transmutation (The Spear of Freedom) , 2022
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm
Highness (Hybrid I) , 2011
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 76 x 50 cm (Edition of 8) Sold; 101.6 cm x 60.7 cm (Edition of 8) , 152.2 cm x 91 cm (Edition of 8)
Black Barbie , 2019
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 57.5 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 78 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 116.8 cm (Edition of 8)
Celestial Crown , 2017
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8) Edition of 8
DNA Braids , 2018
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8) 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Universallaw , 2016
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8) Edition of 8
Genese , 2019
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
God is a Woman (Ekonda Botolo/ Congo) , 2020
Inkjet archival pigment print on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm; 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
God is a Woman (The Oracle) , 2020
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8;) 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
God is a Woman (Divine Feminine) , 2020
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Melina and the Flower , 2015
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
Shiva Awake , 2018
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm (Edition of 8); 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)
The Golden Ratio I , 2017
Pigment inkjet on archival paper 75 x 50 cm (Edition of 8); 101.6 x 67.8 cm; 152.4 x 101.6 cm (Edition of 8)