nairobi beyond foto

About Us

Nairobi Beyond Foto is a photography-based initiative dedicated to exhibiting, educating, and expanding the scope of photography in East Africa.

nairobi beyond foto is a photo based initiative dedicated to exhibiting, educating and expanding the scope of photography in east africa. central to our work is the BEYOND FOTO festival, supported by a year-round programing commitment to redefining how photography is made, seen and discussed. we aim to expand possibilities of visual storytelling through unconventional formats for presenting photography and by nurturing a growing community of artists, thinkers and the audience.

Photography focused. East Africa.

at Nairobi Beyond Foto, we emphasize the integration of photography with space. we are committed to experimenting with process, form and narration through prints, installations, publications and conceptual approaches. our work is rooted in the belief that photography is capable of shaping how we interpret and form cultures.

our collaborative initiatives are designed to expand access to meaningful visual experiences while supporting photographers at various stages of their practice. through exhibitions, education programs and public engagements, we develop platforms where photographers get to present work, learn from peers and share with diverse audiences.

Two figures walking with umbrellas past a house in misty countryside
People on a Nairobi rooftop overlooking the city skyline
A woman reaching into a flowering tree above a vegetable garden

Mission

to explore and promote photographic exchange through exhibitions, publishing and education.

Vision

to cultivate a vibrant, interconnected photography community by providing a platform to showcase, exchange knowledge and inspire innovative approaches to the lens based medium.