"The aim of the project is to examine an aspect of contemporary Africa: specifically, the hybrid space between global culture and Africa's past and present identity. The elite hotels of Africa serve as an interface between the tribal, religious, social and cultural practices of Africa and the uniform blanket of hotel-chain or international business culture: international cuisine, global muzak, global television and design, and international standards. It is in this tense medium of culture and counterculture that 'Hotel Afrique' finds its voice as a photographic essay.

In sum, 'Hotel Afrique'...