I Am Sparkling N.V. Parekh & His Portrait Studio Clients: Mombasa, Kenya, 1940-1980

The I Am Sparkling: N.V. Parekh and His Portrait Studio Clients explores the work of N.V. Parekh, a mid-20th century portrait photographer in Mombasa, Kenya. Through his studio, Parekh captured a diverse range of clients, documenting a unique cultural moment in East Africa. The book provides an in-depth look at his photography, offering a counter-narrative to traditional photographic histories.

• Hardcover, published by Damiani
• Features portraits from Parekh’s studio archive
• Written by Isolde Brielmaier
• ISBN: 978-8862087612