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The early years: Finding work as a photographer in London was difficult, but ‘Drum’ was home for James Barnor and its founder, Jim Bailey, was his friend. (James Barnor/ Autograph ABP)
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‘I’m finally getting recognition’

Celebrated Ghanaian photographer James Barnor continues his interview with Riason Naidoo, focusing on the later years of his career

  • Riason Naidoo
9 min read
Suave: Ghanaian photographer James Barnor in his youth. The 90-year-old’s latest solo exhibition is currently on show in Paris. (James Barnor/ Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière)
EVER YOUNG PHOTO STUDIO

Photographer James Barnor – Ever Young at 90

He tells the story of his becoming a photographer and photojournalist in Ghana and in London

  • Riason Naidoo
11 min read