We would like to say a big thank you to everyone who made it to our online talk last Thursday with the brilliant Joy Gregory. We are excited to continue our talks on Thursday 11th, 5pm with Founder and editor of Oath Magazine, Stephanie Blomkamp. Joining her will be photographers Kamohelo Mahlatsi & Obakeng Molepe, both South African photographers based in Johannesburg.

Stephanie Blomkamp is a self-taught photographer. Born in Johannesburg, South Africa in 1987, she immigrated to Canada in 1997. After earning a BA in English Literature from the University of British Columbia, where she was the president of the photographic society, she went on to work in the film industry as a stills photographer on major productions in North America. Her urge to pursue more traditional forms of photography led her to London where she studied Art History at Sothebys and embarked on her Shroud series. Her photography has been displayed at The Royal Academy of Art. Blomkamp now resides in Cape Town and has recently launched Oath magazine, a bi-annual photography and art publication.

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Oath Magazine presents to the world a curated view of the sweeping frontier of contemporary African photography. We recognize the need to interpret the vast scope of photographic output coming from Africa by providing a much-needed dedicated space for a diverse new generation of photographers.

The platforms to engage with contemporary African photography are minimal both on home soil and abroad. Oath is changing this. By creating a publication to inspire and inform, we have in the processes built a vital platform that connects the photography community across Africa and opens a dialogue with global audiences.

We have taken an Oath to push the medium of photography from South Africa and beyond. Our mantra is: A Photography Pledge and our mission is to grant emerging photographers across the continent visibility. We have facilitated a unique space for photographers to showcase their work and provide a visual diary of key talent from other areas of the world. Through our magazine we are generating important conversations about photography and its importance in Africa. Oath strengthens connections in the broader photography community and is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in photography and more specifically to those working in the field of African visual culture. Oath is a leading authority on contemporary African photography. Our content is well-researched, carefully selected, and beautifully presented in print format. We are independently published and are distributed internationally.

The online Zoom talks are free and everyone is welcome. Tickets must be obtained through Eventbrite. The talks are all on alternate Thursdays, continuing Thursday 11th Novemeber at 5.00pm UK time with Stephanie Blomkamp and photographers Kamohelo Mahlatsi & Obakeng Molepe.

5.00pm-6.00pm, Thursday November 11th, 2021. On Zoom. Tickets from Eventbright.

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