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Mars Bar
New York. United States. 2011 |
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| The Mars Bar is one of the last authentic East Village bars left that recall the area’s punk rock past. Located at 25 East 1st Street (corner of 1st St and Second Ave), the bar is just a narrow room, stuffed full of mismatched tools, furniture and artworks. The redevelopment project, which includes the construction of a new 12-story building, requires Mars Bar to close for at least two years, but would have to negotiate a market-rate rent with the developer. |
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Trashcans of Coney Island
New York. United States. 2010 |
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| It wasn’t my first time on Coney Island. Strolling along the beach, I enjoyed the famous Parachute Jump, the Wonder Wheel, The Cyclone and of course, the hot dogs. But this time, something new grabbed my attention: trash cans. Standing still, a brigade of trashcans looked like armored soldiers lined up in form on the boardwalk. As I examined them closer, I noticed these weren't of the average tin can variety. The trash cans wore distinct uniforms -a mix of colors, textures and patterns, each one different from the other. In their amazing outfits, they preserve our trash, giving us a glimpse of today's habits and taste. |
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Carnet de Santé
Nanoro. Burkina Faso. 2008 |
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I traveled to Burkina Faso in 2008. It’s a poor, small, land-locked country in Western Africa. The majority of Burkina’s population lives in villages isolated from the capital and government assistance. While there, I traveled to Nanoro, one of these villages.
In Nanoro, I stayed at the St. Camille Hospital, collaborating with an Italian NGO. I witnessed death on a daily basis from malaria, malnutrition, HIV and viral meningitis, among other maladies. More arresting, I discovered a quiet and resigned acceptance of death among people too tired to fight or carry hope. I myself contracted malaria there, and for a few days was able to see through the perceptual lens of these villagers. In the darkness of suffering, the care and dedication of the staff at St. Camille Hospital shone a ray of hope to the people of Nanoro. www.madiro.it |
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Dahyeh Aftermath
Beirut. Lebanon. 2006 |
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