In Between is a series of black and white photographic portraits by the Togo-born, Brussels-based photographer Hélène Amouzou. Drawing on her own experience, her work explores themes of exile, identity, migration and visibility. These portraits are the outcome of artist-led workshops with members of Praxis, an East London charity that supports migrants and refugees. They feature symbolic objects chosen by the sitter that represent them, their country of origin or their life in London whilst the recurring suitcase motif represents transit and flux. Amouzou creates a sense of invisibility through her distinctive technique of using long film exposures and movement.
In addition to the six portraits installed in the Royal Docks, this online exhibition showcases an extended series of portraits and audio stories produced through the artist-led workshops.
The development of the commission has been supported by Hélène Amouzou’s residency at London Museum Docklands in April 2025, where she was given access to their collection and met with Senior Curator, Jean-François Manicom.
Learn more about In Between on Hélène Amouzou’s artist page HERE
All images courtesy of the artist
Co-curated with Arup Phase 2
