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Publisher Note

Twenty-five years ago South Africa held its first inclusive elections. These brought an end to decades of white minority rule. A new constitution gave all South Africans equal rights. As the first black president, Nelson Mandela focused on reconciliation and hope for the future. It would be up to the young generation to make his dream of a rainbow nation come true.

During her work in South Africa, photojournalist Ilvy Njiokiktjien became intrigued by these born-frees, born after the end of apartheid. She portrays them in her own, personal and sometimes intimate style. “There is equality on paper now, but many still experience the consequences of apartheid.”

This photo book contains a rich collection of the most poignant, telling and diverse images, curated by Ilvy Njiokiktjien.

The book is printed on magazine paper, haldfolded like a newspaper and handglued into a hardcover bind.

Photobook

Born Free

— Mandela’s Generation of Hope

by Ilvy Njiokiktjien

Publisher self-published
Release Place Netherlands
Edition 1st edition
Release Date 2019
Credits
Printrun 1994
Inscription numbered, signed
Work  
Topics Civil Rights, Mandela, South Africa
Language English
Dimensions 18.4 × 27.0 cm