According to Shelter, 170,000 people in London are homeless right now.
170,000. It’s absurd, isn’t it? It’s baffling that we call ourselves a decent society, yet so many people are shivering on the streets, desperate for a meal.
These people form a massive part of London, but most of the time they get ignored.
We avert our eyes when we see sleeping bags under bridges, keep our heads down when we’re asked for change.
Why? Because we know that if we look up and chat to the people living on the streets, we’ll feel too filled with guilt to carry on with our days.
Homeless people need a voice. They need a way to share their experiences.
That’s what Café Art hopes to give those living on the streets with their new exhibition.
On 30 June this year, Café Art held the MyLondon Photography Contest. they handed out 100 one-time-use FujiFilm cameras to homeless people around St Paul’s Cathedral, and asked the individuals to focus not on… Read the full story