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James Barnor: Accra/London – A Retrospective

Largest survey to date for pioneering Ghanaian-British photographer whose career spans six decades and two continents.

Serpentine North Gallery

19 May – 24 October

Press pack includes press release, exhibition guide and selected catalogue texts.

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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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Date: 1979 Caption: Sister holding Brother, Accra Courtesy of Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière
Date: 1979 Caption: Sister holding Brother, Accra Courtesy Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière
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Date: c.1953 Beatrice with trademark figurine, Ever Young Studio, Accra Courtesy of Autograph
Date: c.1953 Beatrice with trademark figurine, Ever Young Studio, Accra Courtesy of Autograph
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Date: 1966 Caption: Drum Cover Girl Erlin Ibreck Kilburn, London Courtesy Autograph
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Date: c.1966 Caption: A group of friends photographed during Mr. And Mrs Sackey’s wedding, London Courtesy Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière @clementinedelaferonniere
Date: c.1966 Caption: A group of friends photographed during Mr. And Mrs Sackey’s wedding, London, Courtesy of Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière
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Date: 1967 Caption: Mike Eghan at Piccadilly Circus, London Courtesy Autograph @autographabp
Date: 1967 Caption: Mike Eghan at Piccadilly Circus, London Courtesy Autograph @autographabp
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Date: c.1968 Caption: Members of the Tunbridge Wells Overseas Club, Relaxing after a Hot Summer Sunday Walk, Kent Courtesy Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière @clementinedelaferonniere
Date: c.1968 Caption: Members of the Tunbridge Wells Overseas Club, Relaxing after a Hot Summer Sunday Walk, Kent, Courtesy of Galerie Clémentine de la Féronnière
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Date: c.1971 Caption: Sick Hagemeyer shop assistant, Accra Courtesy Autograph @autographabp
Date: c.1971 Caption: Sick Hagemeyer shop assistant, Accra Courtesy Autograph
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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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James Barnor: Accra/London - A Retrospective (Installation view, 19 May – 24 October 2021, Serpentine) Photograph: Zoe Maxwell
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