 "At the age of 79, I was recognised," he told his audience at a talk at Chelsea Theatre in 2013.His 85th birthday in June 2014 was marked with a showcase of his work in the London Borough of Hounslow, where he lives in sheltered accommodation.Barnor continues to exhibit and give talks on his work, including in 2016 at the V&A (as part of the Paul Strand photography and film exhibition season), at Photonook Bristol and at the October Gallery.