Photos: Ivory Coast's Large Ladies

Allison Swank Allison Swank

May 24, 2012 - 3:08 p.m.

Photos: Ivory Coast's Large Ladies

Photos: Ivory Coast's Large Ladies

Ivorian artist Augustin Kassi fights for the idea that big is beautiful with his new exhibition for the International Biennial of Naive Art in Abidjan. The paintings feature large African women in striking colors and simple detail - all features of the naive school of art. Catch the full story and more pics from the exhibition via BBC - Celebrating Ivory Coast's large ladies.

Photos: Ivory Coast's Large Ladies

Photos: Ivory Coast's Large Ladies

Photos: Ivory Coast's Large Ladies

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