The BGSC Archive
A living archive documenting black aquatic culture, past and present, throughout the world. Discover photographs, films, books and found imagery capturing swimming, leisure, travel, surfing, diving and style.
Post-hike swim in Calanque de Sormiou, Marsha Nsiah in Marseille
Black Girl Swim Club founder Marsha Nsiah having a dip in the sea in Sormiou, Marseille, on a hot day, hiking there.
Tidal Wave by Tom Misch and Yussef Dayes, music video
The music video for Tom Misch & Yussef Dayes’ song Tidal Wave is an animated depiction of a relationship, with surfing as a metaphor.
Swim Sistas, the film
Swim Sistas is a documentary exploring 4 black women’s different relationships to water, directed by Catherine Joy White.
Floating in the sea, Abbie Clemmings in Turkey
Hair and lifestyle creator Abbie Clemmings floating in the sea on the Turkish Riviera.
AFROSURF, the book
AFROSURF is a visual book that takes a glimpse into the history and culture of surfing across 18 coastal countries in Africa.
Yacht nails on Leomie Anderson
Light blue nails, Dior rings and silver accessories on model Leomie Anderson’s girls’ yacht day in Sorrento, Italy.