Based on a donation by French photographer Bernard Collet, the exhibition presents a panorama of commemorative loincloths printed over the last fifty years to mark political, social, religious and cultural events in sub-Saharan Africa. Distinct from traditional wax, these loincloths fall into the category of "fancy prints", where the fabric is first and foremost a vehicle for communication. From manufacturing processes to distribution, the exhibition retraces the adventure of these colorful loincloths and their use in election campaigns, investiture ceremonies, diplomatic visits, independence celebrations and social, sporting and cultural events.