The photo project “My room” blossomed and became a kind of international exhibition
In 2010, photographer John Takura from South Africa began a journey across the planet with a series of works called “My room”.
Installing a camera near the ceiling in the room each character shooting, the photographer captured the intimate details of the places that usually hide from outsiders and the owners of the rooms talked about his way of life and culture. What began as a friendly photo shoot with friends in Paris, turned the whole project, which included photos of the thousands of rooms of people from 55 countries, from Tehran and Tokyo to new York and Nepal.
John drew attention to the generation of the 80s and 90s in different countries of the world. His works exhibit of hopes, dreams, culture and mentality of people are the same age.
The photographer shared that at a time when it all began, the shooting was no more than a hobby, an alternative to travel.
But in the end the photo project “My room” blossomed and became a kind of international exhibition travel confessions from heroes filming.
Thanks to the work of John Thackwray we can see not only the standard of living in each country, but also the character, tastes and interests of the owner of the room.
