Carlos Idun-Tawiah (b. 1997) is a Ghanaian photographer and filmmaker based in Accra, Ghana. Inspired by Africa’s rich photographic archives, Carlos seeks to remark and reimagine the ever-changing landscapes of Black life. His photographs are mostly characterized with subject matters around the vernacular, community, love and hope. Through his fictionalized photographic stories, Idun-Tawiah is committed to carefully accenting Black beauty and depth, by telling the African story with as much clarity as grace.
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Contemporary African Photography Prize 2023. British Journal of Photography OpenWalls Arles Prize 2023. Belfast Photo Festival Spotlight Award 2023. Palm* Photo Prize People’s Choice 2021