The exhibition Light & Shadow: A Movement in Stills offers a poignant visual journey into Ghana’s formative post-independence years through the lens of photographer Willis Bell. Opening in Accra, the collection captures the vibrant energy and hopeful spirit of a new nation, from bustling industrial sites and cultural dances to quiet moments of daily life. Bell’s unique access to local communities, granted as he integrated into Ghanaian society, allowed him to document this era with remarkable intimacy. Particularly moving are images of early industrialization, which starkly contrast with later economic challenges, prompting reflection on a lost trajectory. Curated from an archive of over 40,000 images, this exhibition serves as both a powerful historical archive and an emotional tribute to a defining period of national becoming.
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