Tag Archives for favelas
Poverty Tourism
Three years ago, I visited the base of Rocinha, one of the largest slums in South America. I was with a few cousins, trying to get a glimpse of what life is like in these infamous mountainside communities, discreetly shooting … Continue reading
J.R.: Use Art to Turn the World Inside Out
I love this artist J.R. I originally read about him on the New York Times (surprise surprise) and started following him from there. What I love most about him is that he combines two mediums, photography and wheat-pasting and then … Continue reading
