Aesthetica Magazine - New Directions
New Directions The inaugural Bristol Photo Festival kicks off with a programme of exhibitions and events running from Spring to Autumn 2021. It celebrates the cultural and political power of the photographic medium at a time of newfound reckoning with the cityâs imperial and colonial heritage. We preview five of the most exciting shows and projects on offer. Sarah Waiswa: Lips Touched with Blood, Bristol Museum and Art Gallery | Until 31 October âThis project deals with the impact of colonialism on identity in Kenya,” says Sarah Waiswa, whose contemporary portraits of African peop...