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Dannin Robert's avatar

The interview/article begins with an intriguing discussion about Afrikaans and code-switching that evokes Everett Percival's recent novel "James" that reprises Mark Twain's classic "Huckleberry FInn" from the perspective of the chattel slave, Jim. Both instances suggest the use of linguistic codes as a transgressive strategy in the struggle against social oppression. This in an important paradigm for the creation international solidarity networks, and Ms. Khan's efforts in this endeavor are commendable. However, while the accompanying images elegantly reflect her personal identity, they do not unfortunately offer any evidence of her ability to do this photographically.

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Wacera's avatar

This selection deviates from conventional editorial photo curation with deep intention. Given the photographer's extensive and diverse body of work, I've opted for a curated six-image edit. This acts as a visual sampler, showcasing the breadth of their technical proficiency and aesthetic range. The photo selection aims for a nuanced profile, not a rapid-fire news bulletin. Therefore, the focus is on highlighting the photographer's distinct visual language and conceptual depth, rather than a comprehensive chronological overview. Each image was chosen for its individual merits in composition, tonal rendering, and subject interpretation, providing a glimpse into the photographer's mastery of light and shadow, as well as their command of various photographic genres.

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Dannin Robert's avatar

Sorry to take issue with your sophistry, but the photos fail to substantiate the claims made in this essay.

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Wacera's avatar

Shap Shap Kimani ♥️

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Abadjaye's avatar

Très intéressant et je prie pour être de la partie un jour.

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