In an effort to use art to help provoke positive change among homelessness, social business Café Art gave out 100 disposable cameras to people living on the streets of London and encouraging them to take photos for a series entitled, My London. The result was breathtaking with over 2,500 collected and 20 will be used in a crowdsourced art project to help better the neighbourhood.
Along with giving everyone involved a disposable Fuijifilm camera, each person was also given basic photography training through the Royal Photographic Society. The images are profound and showcase London through candid, realistic and unseen perspectives rich in color as well as black and white.
Café Art has started a KickStarter campaign to hopefully turn the images into a calendar that can be purchased with the proceeds going to help the those in need.
Vagabond Photography Series
These Images Were Captured by the Homeless with Disposable Cameras
Trend Themes
1. Crowdsourced Art - The Vagabond Photography Series demonstrates the power of crowdsourced art to generate impactful and authentic perspectives on social issues.
2. Community Empowerment - The initiative showcases the potential of empowering marginalized communities, such as the homeless, through creative outlets like photography.
3. Socially Responsible Art - The Vagabond Photography Series highlights the growing trend of using art as a tool for social change and positive impact on local communities.
Industry Implications
1. Art and Photography - The art and photography industry can explore new collaboration opportunities with marginalized communities to create powerful and authentic artwork.
2. Social Enterprise - The Vagabond Photography Series demonstrates the potential for social enterprises to leverage creativity and art as a means to address social issues and make a difference.
3. Crowdfunding - The success of the KickStarter campaign for the Vagabond Photography Series indicates the potential for crowdfunding platforms to support community-focused art projects with social impact.