Teacher sets goggles and petri dishes in Abidjan classroom

Muted reflections stretch across the polished floorboards of an Abidjan art classroom during the late afternoon monsoon. A teacher arranges clear safety goggles and stacked petri dishes on a wooden workbench. The even daylight falls through high windows, softening the edges of the glassware without harsh shadows. The room holds an institutional calm, with the wet season visible in the gray light and the damp sheen on the floor. Beside the supplies, a canvas leans against a wall, hinting at the dual purpose of the space. The glass surfaces catch the ambient light, creating faint, elongated highlights that rest on the grain of the wood. One pair of goggles sits slightly askew, its strap coiled loosely.