James Barnor, witness to a Changing Ghana
A woman poses for the camera, seated on a giant box of Agfa photo film in Accra, Ghana. The date is October 22, 1970, and Ghanaian photographer James Barnor has…
Article published on 17.04.2025
I’ve been thinking about this subject for the past 20 years.
Between festive rituals, local solidarity, and cultural codes, Matthieu Gafsou captures the essence of rural youth festivals.
His project explores the invisible bonds that unite the members of these communities and questions the relationship between city and countryside. In this interview, he reveals his artistic choices, his sources of inspiration, and his way of transforming local roots into a universal narrative.
Interview conducted by Julie Dayer
Video: © Elise Gyger/ Photo Elysée/ Plateforme 10
