Africa photo festival new york 2019
The Africa Photo Festival New York (APFNY) is an annual photography festival that celebrates the work of African photographers and showcases the diversity and richness of African cultures through photography. Here are some details about the 2019 edition of the festival:
Dates: September 14 - October 13, 2019
Location: Various venues across New York City, including the Brooklyn Museum, the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts (MoCADA), and the African Bureau of Culture.
Exhibitions: The festival featured over 20 exhibitions showcasing the work of over 50 African photographers. Some of the exhibitions included:
- "The African Diaspora" at the Brooklyn Museum, which explored the experiences of African people in the diaspora through photography.
- "Nigeria: A New Era" at MoCADA, which showcased the work of Nigerian photographers and explored the country's cultural and artistic renaissance.
- "South Africa: A New Perspective" at the African Bureau of Culture, which presented the work of South African photographers and highlighted the country's complex history and contemporary issues.
Program: The festival also included a range of programs and events, including:
- Panel discussions and workshops on topics such as photography, art, and culture.
- Screenings of African films and documentaries.
- Live music and performance events.
- Artist talks and lectures.
- A photography competition and awards ceremony.
Participating Photographers: Some of the participating photographers included:
- Seydou Keïta (Mali), known for his iconic portraits of Malian people in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Malick Sidibé (Mali), a renowned photographer who documented the youth culture of Bamako in the 1960s and 1970s.
- Zanele Muholi (South Africa), a contemporary photographer known for her portraits of black South African women.
- Omar Victor Diop (Senegal), a photographer who explores the intersection of photography, fashion, and African culture.
Attendance: The festival attracted over 10,000 visitors from around the world, making it one of the largest and most popular photography festivals in the United States.
Impact: The Africa Photo Festival New York 2019 helped to promote African photography and culture, and provided a platform for African photographers to showcase their work and connect with international audiences. The festival also contributed to the growing recognition of African photography as a significant and vibrant art form.