High school, Lubumbashi, DR Congo 2008

Curator: Guy Tillim's photograph, "High school, Lubumbashi, DR Congo," presents us with a striking image of decay. Editor: It certainly does evoke a feeling of abandonment, doesn't it? The empty pool, the dilapidated buildings. It's quite melancholic. Curator: The symbolism is powerful. A high school swimming pool, typically a place of youthful activity, now stands as a relic of perhaps broken promises. Editor: I agree. It makes you wonder about the history of the school, what happened to cause such neglect. The photograph becomes a document of social change, or perhaps decline, reflecting the socio-political context of the region. Curator: Indeed. It prompts questions about the legacy of colonialism and its impact on institutions like schools, leaving us to reflect on the weight of history. Editor: It's a compelling image, a quiet commentary on the passage of time and the forces that shape our world.