Dhaayo – A home for Somali Visual Storytelling

A home for Somali visual storytelling

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Behind the Lens: Photographing Xamar Weyne

When institutions present large exhibitions of iconic, deceased artists, their are primary objective is often to ask, and answer a comically predictable question: “Why is this artist relevant today?” What generally follows is a battery of claims speeches, press release sand testimonials

Current Exhibitions

A photographic exhibition showcasing resilience, hope and everyday moments that shape our communities. Drawn from Dhaayo’s commissioned photography and archive, the series moves past the headlines to reveal the texture of daily life across Somalia.