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born 1946 Nigeria
Akinbode Akinbiyi (born 1946 in Oxford, England) is a British photographer, author and curator of Nigerian background, who has been living in Berlin, Germany, since the 1990s. Due to his participation in exhibitions, festivals, publications and networks, he has become known as one of the internationally renowned representatives of photography in Africa.
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Regardless of where I am, I always try to be myself.
Photographic language is often deceptive, reflecting the prejudices and limited vision of those it strives to represent.
I photograph to gain a deeper understanding and recognition of my surroundings.
Wandering is very much part of my being.
“Photography has gone in so many directions, but the
“It's about the moments of the day and how you take it on, the more you become open to every moment, that’s when you begin to understand what life’s about."
There is no such thing as a hundred percent stranger. There’s always this relationship. Always.
“The common thread has been myself. I do understand and hear the different resonances coming across, but quickly I try to take it on. I just go with the flow.”
“When you are moving up and down, like I was in the 50s and 60s, I found that you could either open up or close down.”
“I’m very interested in the cadences and resonances that come out of the urban situation. The word urban can be restrictive, I’m very interested in engaging with my immediate environment.”
If I had any advice for wanderers, I would say be serious about it. Breathe well. Eat well, drink, find your own rhythm, and then focus. And go for it. What you want to photograph is up to you.