James Barnor is no stranger to big moments.
When Ghana declared independence in 1957, he was there with his camera. In 1960s London, he challenged stereotypes of Black models and artists with photographs for Drum magazine. In 1970, he established Ghana's first colour-processing laboratory.
Now aged 97, he is receiving one of photography's top honours.
The World Photography Organisation has revealed that Barnor will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.
James Barnor, Untitled #2 , Two friends dressed for a church celebration, Accra, 1970s - James Barnor / Courtesy Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière
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When Ghana declared independence in 1957, he was there with his camera. In 1960s London, he challenged stereotypes of Black models and artists with photographs for Drum magazine. In 1970, he established Ghana's first colour-processing laboratory.
Now aged 97, he is receiving one of photography's top honours.
The World Photography Organisation has revealed that Barnor will receive the Outstanding Contribution to Photography award at the 2027 Sony World Photography Awards.
James Barnor, Untitled #2 , Two friends dressed for a church celebration, Accra, 1970s - James Barnor / Courtesy Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière
#World #ghana #black #outstanding
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