Exhibition

'Born Free - Mandela's Generation of Hope' by Ilvy Njiokiktjien

Date

Thursday 12 May 2022 - Sunday 31 July 2022

Address

Pieter de la Courtgebouw
Wassenaarseweg 52
2333 AK Leiden

The photo exhibition 'Born Free - Mandela's Generation of Hope' by Ilvy Njiokiktjien can be seen in the corridors of the African Studies Centre Leiden (third floor) and on the first floor of the Pieter de la Court Building / Faculty of Social Sciences until 31 July 2022.

In 1994 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, photo journalist 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 exhibition has been organised in the framework of Leiden2022: European City of Science and has been made possible by Gemeente Leiden.

Photo credits: Ilvy Njiokiktjien.