Simon A. Clarke lives in Penwith, Cornwall which is one recurring source of topographical and cultural influence. Simon has also lived in Africa, lecturing in fine art at Kenyatta University. His doctoral research was in African textiles and involved fieldwork photography on the Swahili Coast. Most recently he has undertaken research in South Africa for the book project Life Itself: Photography and South Africa, (2025) interviewing the late David Goldblatt, Omar Badsha and Roger Ballen among other photographers. Simon is the author of several publications and has exhibited and lectured overseas. His own work has been showcased in international publications. Artefacts and photographs from his archive are currently in the touring exhibition Africa Fashion curated by the V&A Museum.

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