Delali Ayivi
Photographer
In their own words
I try to dream collectively.
I aimed to underline imagination as essential and universal. We all imagine and have dreams for our existence. It is shaped by how we learn to see ourselves beyond imposed limits.
If a child cannot play and live out their imagination freely, they are often left with only inherited or dictated possibilities.
The images capture spontaneity: children rolling wooden blocks, spinning, jumping, resting. Their movement is unscripted, intuitive, and honest.
Articles & interviews4
- Delali Ayivi on Building Community Through Creative Projects
The article profiles Togolese-German photographer Delali Ayivi, who spoke at Nicer Tuesdays in London about how her creative projects foster community and challenge Western narratives of Togolese identity. She reflected on her journey from sharing photos online to building a platform for authentic cultural storytelling.
- Murugiah, Amber Weaver, Delali Ayivi, Will Anderson & Ainslie Henderson: Tickets now available for May’s Nicer Tuesdays!
It’s Nice That announces the lineup for May 2026’s Nicer Tuesdays event in London, featuring artist Murugiah, type designer Amber Weaver, photographer Delali Ayivi, and animators Will Anderson and Ainslie Henderson. The event will explore topics from surreal illustration and type publishing to Togolese identity and stop-motion animation for the BBC show Small Prophets.
- PhotoVogue returns to its first theme