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Africa-Press – Gambia. <\/strong><\/span>Ongoing exhibition by international photographer Sara Jabril, \u201cBeyond the Journey,\u201d is inviting viewers to Alliance Franc\u0327aise in Gaborone to see untold stories of culture, place and human connection.<\/b><\/p>\n

Botswana\u2019s creative community recently gathered at Alliance Franc\u0327aise in Gaborone for the opening of \u201cBeyond the Journey,\u201d an evocative photography exhibition by international photographer and visual storyteller, Sara Jabril.<\/p>\n

Running until 27 August, the exhibition invites audiences to reflect on the beauty and complexity of culture, human connection and the spaces we inhabit \u2014 all through the lens of an artist on a mission.<\/p>\n

The exhibition brings together a curated selection of Jabril\u2019s photographic works, capturing deeply personal and universal moments alike.<\/p>\n

Flipping old narratives<\/p>\n

Born in Germany to a Somali father, Jabril\u2019s multicultural identity fuels her artistic vision. She told attendees on opening night: \u201cI started shooting different spaces because, growing up in Germany, Africa was always shown through a narrow lens. I wanted to flip that narrative.\u201d<\/p>\n

Her work is rooted in a desire to reconnect with her roots while reshaping how the world sees Africa \u2014 not through the gaze of outsiders but from within.<\/p>\n

Jabril\u2019s imagery often highlights African-owned hotels and lesser-known travel destinations, turning her body of work into both a visual love letter and a resourceful directory for travellers looking to explore the continent more consciously.<\/p>\n

Capturing the fleeting and the familiar<\/p>\n

Each photograph in the collection carries its own pulse. One standout piece, On the Back of a Boda, was captured on a motorcycle taxi in Kampala, Uganda.<\/p>\n

The viewer sees what Jabril saw: another rider balancing a full load of bananas in front of her, with the majestic Uganda National Mosque standing tall in the distance. \u201cIt captures what it feels like to move through the city: fast, layered, and full of life,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

And impressively, not all her work relies on high-end gear. \u201cEven smartphones can do the job,\u201d she noted, pointing to one photograph in the exhibition shot entirely with her iPhone.<\/p>\n

A curator\u2019s vision<\/p>\n

The exhibition was brought to life by curator Thabo Kgatlwane, who first connected with Jabril at a wine tasting event earlier this year. \u201cWhat started as a casual conversation about storytelling became this full-circle moment,\u201d he shared. \u201cNow, it\u2019s happening right here in Botswana.\u201d<\/p>\n

The partnership exemplifies a growing appetite in Botswana for cross-cultural artistic dialogues. This is a vision shared by Alliance Franc\u0327aise Director Ange\u0301lique Saverino, who emphasised that art exhibitions such as this help create educational spaces beyond the classroom.<\/p>\n

\u201cArt is a window to the world,\u201d she said. \u201cAnd through Sara\u2019s work, we\u2019ve viewed different countries with empathy, vibrancy and respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

All works are available for purchase, offering visitors a chance to take home not just an image but a piece of the journey itself.<\/p>\n

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