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Colonial Ghosts

Cherished by millions, Tintin and his little fluffy white dog Snowy have enjoyed an impressive run after eighty years of publication. Lauded by critics and readers alike, few fictional characters rival the mass appeal and enduring popularity of the young Belgian reporter, famous for his … Read More

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Hugo’s Nollywood

In January, Pieter Hugo‘s latest series of photographs, Nollywood, debuted at Capetown’s Michael Stevenson Gallery. Hugo initially attempted to shoot the series on actual film sets, depicting his subject (Nigerian cinema) in its natural surroundings, but later decided to shoot the actors out of context … Read More