Max Mbakop’s series is a work-in-progress documenting the emergence of roller-skating and BMX as part of the Douala’s urban cultures. His images show the social bonding of two different groups as well as their interactions. They also attempt to capture the figures performed by the riders and skaters up until the night.

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© Max Mbakop, skaters and BMX series.

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Max Mbakop, from the BMX series (2016). Courtesy the artist.

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© Max Mbakop

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© Max Mbakop

© Max Mbakop

Cette série de Max Mbakop est un travail en cours documentant l’émergence du roller et du BMX faisant partie des cultures urbaines à Douala. Ses images montrent le lien social de deux groupes distincts ainsi que leurs interactions, de même qu’elles s’attachent à saisir les figures effectuées par les cyclistes et les patineurs, auxquelles ils s’entraînent jusqu’à la nuit tombée.