Framing & Reframing Kinshasa: Baudouin Bikoko’s Expanded Photographic Practice

A seminal figure in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Baudouin Bikoko remains relatively little-known outside of his home country. This presentation introduced Bikoko and his work to an African and international English-speaking audience and critically engaged with the various strands of his practice, through a presentation by Bikoko himself and by Warren Crichlow, Elisa Adami and Adeena Mey.

Baudouin Bikoko is considered the guardian of Congolese photographic heritage. A photographer, writer, archivist and lecturer, he founded the Maison de la Photographie en Devenir.

Elisa Adami is Research Fellow and Editor at Afterall Research Centre, Central Saint Martins, University of the Arts, London.

Warren Crichlow is Professor Emeritus at York University Toronto. He has published and taught widely about cultural studies, education, moving-images and global photographic archives.

Adeena Mey is Managing Editor of Afterall Journal and a Research Fellow at the Afterall Research Centre, Central St Martins, University of the Arts London.