2 – 18 October

Views of Africa: Portraits and Life Stories

Iris Macculi, an amateur photographer from the Saint-Mathieu neighbourhood, presents a series of portraits and everyday scenes captured during years spent in Africa. Her images trace intimate moments, expressive gazes and gestures, and candid exchanges that counter prevailing media narratives. The exhibition offers a contemplative exploration of the continent’s visual diversity and human complexity, encouraging viewers to appreciate personal stories and the nuanced everyday realities that shape African life.

Rue de Bernex,
Bernex, Switzerland
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Photo Credit: DR

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