When a House is not a Castle. Compare the Bedrooms Where Kids from Various Countries Sleep
Kenya born photographer James Mollison published his book ‘Where Children Sleep,’ where he shows cultural differences and the problem of poverty through pictures of bedrooms where children sleep. The concept of the book is very simple: portrait of the kid, his bedroom, and a short story, but the results are sometimes shocking.
Nantio, 15, Kenya
Bilal, 6, Wadi Abu Hindi, The West Bank
Alyssa, 8, Harlan County, USA
Dong, 9, Yunnan, China
Jasmine, 4, Kentucky, USA
Jaime, 9, New York, USA
Tzvika, 9, Beitar Ilit
Kaya, 4, Tokyo, Japan
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Kana, 16, Tokyo, Japan
Ahkohxet, 8, Amazonia, Brazil
Douha, 10, Hebron, The West Bank
Samantha, 9, New York, USA.
Risa, 15, Kyoto, Japan
Joey, 11, Kentucky, USA
X, after Malcolm X, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
These photos highlight the stark differences in culture and wealth across our planet. James Mollison is a brave man for speaking about these global problems. To take closer look at his works by visiting his site.
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