Roma Media Archive

Project “Barvale” has been in preparation since 2008, with the purpose of presenting Roma and Egyptian people in a different way. The basis of this project was formed by representatives of both the Roma and the Egyptian community and stories about their professional and personal success that fight stereotypes, reject omnipresent prejudices and alter ingrained perception that is based on ignorance. By rejecting the social photography form that normally shows Roma and Egyptians living on the margins, through a focus of scarcity and poverty, the artist placed models in this project in the position of “pop icons”, and “movie stars”, which resulted in a different perspective and put the sign of equality between them and contemporary society. Through their addressing, short words of wisdom – either their own, or quotes, these people have painted their life path for themselves ... More...