EDITION 2024

People, Economy, Change

2 February - 8 March 2024

The economy is a central part of our life, shaping the way we live, work, and interact. At the same time, it is us people who shape the economy. In our interaction with the economy we create change. Tanzania is a perfect example – we have a flourishing economy, whilst sitting on a treasure of cultural heritage. Our urban areas are vibrant, and our nature sites are known globally. But change is also challenging us to evolve - globalisation, climate change, social injustice.

Photographers reveal their visions and stories on the socio-economic and cultural changes in Tanzania, whether about the significance of lake Mwanza for local communities, the challenges of women in the informal economy, or a depiction of the fast-paced life of music artists in Tanzania.

Exhibited artists

Natalia Eric Msungu
Daniel Msirikale
Gertrude Alex
Joshua Mwemsi
Meraki Rep.

Open call artists:

Calvin K.
Lalle Abri
Benson Simon
Joe-Francis Kiaga
Marcus Davie
Benjamin Asheri
Rahma Salum Said

EDITION 2022

Cultural Patterns

22nd October- 20 November 2022

TRACING HUMAN, SPACES and IMAGINATION IN TIME through photography through the lens of urbanism, environmentalism, and wildlife.

Cultural patterns are traces of similar human behavior such as social practices, beliefs and values in relation to spaces and time. Photography allows us to express our ideas, connect to the world, record history,  and see beauty in everyday life. As photographers, we believe it’s very crucial to have a platform that acknowledges, nurtures, and celebrates the artform. 

Dar Foto Festival does so by highlighting photographs that tell stories of human life in the urban, environmental issues and beauty of the wildlife through the eyes of 16 selected photographers from Tanzania and from across East Africa.

Exhibited artists

Bhavna Pandya-Barratt

Keith Nathan

Hussein Mussa

Mark Maganga

Filbert Deus Kissengar

Sara Hemed

Severine Justine

Abdul Hafidhi

Joshua Mwemsi

Mohamed Abdulrahman

Emmanuel Obuobi

Tiecoura N’Daou

Sankara Yambo

Rita Harper

Antony Trivet

Hebron Geoffrey