Antony Kaminju

Antony Kaminju, born in Kenya and practising in South Africa,is a documentary photographer, multimedia producer, and educator. His work, which includes photography, writing, and film, reflects his keen observation of everyday life, with a focus on themes such as performance, identity, urban spaces, and pop culture.

With a strong foundation in photojournalism, Kaminju’s editorial work has been featured and reviewed by both local and international media outlets, including Mail & Guardian, Reuters, The Sunday Times, BBC, and Al Jazeera, among others.

Kaminju is a dedicated educator, having facilitated documentary photography courses at the Market Photo Workshop in South Africa. He has also taught as a lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand's Journalism Department and as a visiting lecturer at the University of Johannesburg's Faculty of Arts, Design, and Architecture.

A self-driven and passionate creative, Kaminju’s work has been widely exhibited, including two showcases at the Bamako Biennale in Mali. His photography is part of the collections of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) in France and the Wedge Gallery in Toronto, Canada. Kaminju holds a BA (Hons) in Journalism and Media Studies from the University of the Witwatersrand, as well as diplomas in Photography from the International Institute of Journalism in Berlin and the Market Photo Workshop in South Africa. He is currently a Master's candidate in Film & Television Studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa.