I wish there was color, I wish there was sound - Visual conversations in and on Africa

Since 2012, Andrea Stultiens has been researching the archive of Paul Julien (1901-2001), who travelled repeatedly to equatorial Africa between 1932 and 1962. His reportages, which were extremely popular at the time, resulted in an extensive collection of photography and film. While extraordinary in their variety and consistent quality, the images are also problematic, being strongly influenced by Western colonial views. As part of her project, Stultiens brings Julien's work back its place of origin, showing it to the descents of the people and communities portrayed. By "activating" the work in its original contexts and connecting to the tradition of storytellers, a deeper meaning emerges.