I am thrilled to share that excerpts from my academic article have been published in the latest volume on Paul Mpagi Sepuya’s brilliant photographic work! “Dark Room A-Z” is a collaborative project that truly reflects Paul’s generosity and his commitment to building social connections through the medium of photography. It’s an honor to be part of this excellent book by Aperture, a publishing house dedicated to fostering global conversations on photography. Congratulations to Paul, Gökcan Demirkazik, and the entire team! A special thanks to Noa Lin from Aperture for facilitating this process. You can find fragments of my essay under the themes of Blackness, Self-Portrait, and Studio. What a joy!

Paul Mpagi Sepuya, Dark Room A-Z, Aperture, 2024