Moving still: Bicycles in Ranchhod Oza’s photographs of 1950s Stone Town (Zanzibar)

Bicycles in Ranchhod Oza’s photographs of 1950s Stone Town (Zanzibar) serve as more than mere symbols of modernity; they reflect the material aspects of daily life and placeness in a cosmopolitan Indian Ocean port city. The study highlights how bicycles, whether carrying people or goods, or serving as stage props, embody movement and potential, offering insights into Oza’s photographic style and Zanzibar’s cultural and historical context. By analyzing these images, the research reveals bicycles' role in capturing the essence of Stone Town's dynamic urban landscape during a transformative period.

Gupta, P. (2020). Moving still: Bicycles in Ranchhod Oza’s photographs of 1950s Stone Town (Zanzibar). Journal of African Cinemas, 12(2), 191–211. https://doi.org/10.1386/jac_00036_1