Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Thandiwe Muriu is a Kenyan artist known for creating surreal illusions using vibrant kitenge fabric reflecting themes of womanhood and identity. In this very exciting Bild Expo presentation, Thandiwe talks about her photography journey and the meaning behind every one of her images from her initial project, the Camo series.

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-instagram.com/thandiwe_muriu
-Camo Photo Book: thandiwemuriu.com/books

0:00 Intro
0:50 Thandiwe's story
6:19 Thandiwe's photography journey
8:26 Camo Series: Photography project
12:29 Searching for textiles and the stories behind them
16:58 Hair tradition
19:06 Everyday objects as accessories
25:03 Intergrading African problems in her images
28:43 BTS / Studio set-ups
32:34 Exploring new projects
33:51 How does the heart of the work remain the same?
40:47 How Camo has made a positive impact for Kenyan women
41:42 Closing thoughts
42:18 Q&A

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