As one might unfortunately imagine, migrant housing in the refugee camp outside of Calais, France, is rag tag and squalid. Yet the scenes from refugee camps like 'The Jungle,' as the Calais camp is known, often take place outside of cities and thus outside the purview of those who are not migrants, which is why photographer Marco Tiberio is putting together his series entitled 'Invisible Cities, Architecture of Exodus.'
The Jungle, where Tiberio's photos take place, has been inhabited by North African and Middle Eastern refugees since the 90s. Though the French government has recently made efforts to improve conditions there, Tiberio's photos capture the living spaces as they were for dozens of years. Favoring centered shots with a shallow depth of field that eschewa the rule of thirds, the photos force viewers to take an unflinching look at migrant housing.
As refugees from Syria and Iran continue to leave the Middle East, understanding the true conditions of migrant housing is important for those lucky enough to be born in developed nations.
Migrant Housing Photography
Marco Tiberio's Photo Series Documents Refugee Huts in France
Trend Themes
1. Migrant Housing - Capturing the harsh realities of migrant housing through photography presents an opportunity to raise awareness and advocate for improved living conditions.
2. Refugee Camps - Documenting the architecture and daily life in refugee camps can shed light on the challenges faced by displaced individuals, potentially leading to innovative solutions for temporary housing.
3. Migrant Crisis - The ongoing migrant crisis calls for innovative approaches to address the housing needs of refugees, creating opportunities for disruptive solutions in the construction and humanitarian sectors.
Industry Implications
1. Photography - Exploring the aesthetics of migrant housing through photography can spur discussions and inspire creative solutions in the art and media industries.
2. Construction - Improving migrant housing design and construction methods can create opportunities for innovation and sustainable development in the construction industry.
3. Humanitarian - The urgent need for safe and dignified migrant housing presents opportunities for humanitarian organizations to collaborate with innovators and develop scalable solutions.