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Spirit of J'Ouvert

Every year London's Notting Hill Carnival begins with a celebration called J'Ouvert or 'The Opening'. Its origins date back to the emancipation from slavery in the Caribbean, rich in historic symbolism. This series of hand-held long-exposure images explore the 'spirit' of this vibrant celebration.

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World Photo Annual

2023

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Professional

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Street

Professional

Spirit of J'Ouvert

Every year London's Notting Hill Carnival begins with a celebration called J'Ouvert or 'The Opening'. Its origins date back to the emancipation from slavery in the Caribbean, rich in historic symbolism. This series of hand-held long-exposure images explore the 'spirit' of this vibrant celebration.

About Artist

Matt Currington

Matt is an award-winning documentary filmmaker, working for major broadcasters from National Geographic to Discovery and Animal Planet for over 25 years. Beyond his films, Matt also pursues his passion for stills photography, exploring humanitarian, cultural and environmental themes - often in photo essays or collections of work. His photographic travels regularly take him to some of the remotest regions of the world where he merges his story-telling background with an artistic eye. He strives to combine an aesthetics with authenticity and believes photography can be of lasting cultural value. His work has landed him UNESCO awards and he's documented several ancient human cultures - and species - on the brink of extinction.

Matt Currington

Photographic Areas of Focus

Fine Art, Nature, People, Photojournalism, Portrait, Street, Travel, Wildlife

Location

United Kingdom

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