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TAP Feature: Always, in Spite of Everything by Mimi Cherono Ng’ok
Mimi Cherono Ng’ok (1983) was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. She graduated from the Michaelis School of Art, Cape Town in 2006 and has participated in a number of exhibitions with her work now in a permanent collection at Walther Collection. This feature looks at a beautiful photo book/exhibition catalogue showcasing the work of…
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TAP Feature: Mpiga Picha Mtanzania na watu wa Ziwa Tanganyika by John Kiyaya
by P. Wamaitha Ng’ang’a Born and based in Sumbawanga in Tanzania, John Kiyaya is an established photographer. His debut photo book titled, Mpiga Picha Mtanzania na watu wa Ziwa Tanganyika (Tanzania photographer and People of Lake Tanganyika) is a delight and one of the most refreshing photo books that I have come across in a…
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The East African Photobook and the Missing Chapter – A Brief Introduction
Elsie and I met at the University of Westminster, England whilst studying for our undergraduate Bachelor of the Arts (B.A.) in Photography. As a leading university in media studies and research, we found the course stimulating and eye-opening. Born in Kenya and now living in the United Kingdom (U.K.), the dichotomy of the insider and…
The African Photobook 