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Colour Divides

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Winner of the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards, Open Competition, Object.

A blue Ford Cortina sits against the brightly painted houses of Bo Kaap in Cape Town, where bands of green, pink and blue divide the frame into distinct fields of colour.

At first glance the image appears playful and graphic, almost abstract. Yet the title, Colour Divides, carries a quieter historical resonance. South Africa’s past was shaped by systems that categorised and separated people along racial lines, and the language of colour remains inseparable from that history. In this photograph the coloured planes of the wall form literal divisions within the frame, subtly echoing the ways in which colour has historically structured space and identity.

Bo Kaap itself holds deep cultural significance. Established during the colonial period and long associated with Cape Malay communities, the neighbourhood is known for its vividly painted houses and layered history of resilience and cultural presence within the city.

Made while walking through the area, the photograph emerged as an instinctive response to a moment where colour, form and place briefly aligned. What appears as a simple street scene becomes something more ambiguous, where geometry, architecture and history quietly intersect.

Printed on museum quality paper.

Winner of the 2026 Sony World Photography Awards, Open Competition, Object.

A blue Ford Cortina sits against the brightly painted houses of Bo Kaap in Cape Town, where bands of green, pink and blue divide the frame into distinct fields of colour.

At first glance the image appears playful and graphic, almost abstract. Yet the title, Colour Divides, carries a quieter historical resonance. South Africa’s past was shaped by systems that categorised and separated people along racial lines, and the language of colour remains inseparable from that history. In this photograph the coloured planes of the wall form literal divisions within the frame, subtly echoing the ways in which colour has historically structured space and identity.

Bo Kaap itself holds deep cultural significance. Established during the colonial period and long associated with Cape Malay communities, the neighbourhood is known for its vividly painted houses and layered history of resilience and cultural presence within the city.

Made while walking through the area, the photograph emerged as an instinctive response to a moment where colour, form and place briefly aligned. What appears as a simple street scene becomes something more ambiguous, where geometry, architecture and history quietly intersect.

Printed on museum quality paper.

Printed to order in Scotland

Each print is produced in Edinburgh, Scotland. It is produced on Canson Fine Art Baryta, 325 GSM, a bright white paper with a slight sheen that offers rich colour, strong tonal depth and excellent image sharpness. The paper is made to museum archival standards, helping preserve the print’s quality, ensuring the work can be lived with for a lifetime. Frame not included.

Shipping & Returns

Worldwide shipping is available, with costs calculated at checkout. Free local pick up in Edinburgh is available. Each print is carefully wrapped in acid-free tissue and packed securely to ensure safe delivery. Please note that returns or exchanges are not available at this time.