At Buweya in Uganda, English East Central Africa c. 1906

Editor: This is Vittorio Sella's photograph, "At Buweya in Uganda, English East Central Africa." I'm struck by its seemingly objective depiction of the landscape. What can we learn from viewing this image through a historical lens? Curator: Consider the colonial context. Sella, an Italian photographer, captured this scene likely for European audiences. How might the image reinforce or challenge prevailing colonial narratives about Africa? Editor: So, it's not just a landscape, but a statement? Curator: Precisely! Think about the selection of the viewpoint, the framing, and even the absence of certain elements. What stories are being told, and whose perspectives are prioritized? Editor: That definitely changes how I see this photograph. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure. It’s crucial to consider the politics of representation in visual culture.