“There’s No Place Like Home” records the everyday life of The
White Building, a huge, iconic 1960’s apartment block in central
Phnom Penh, now a designated slum under threat of demolition.
The multiple apartment block was built to house artists and
low-income workers in the time of Cambodian urbanisation in
early ‘60s. It has been a place of creativity, inspiration and
extremes, but is now stigmatized by poverty, crime, drugs and
prostitution.
Photographer Tariq Zaidi was granted unprecedented access to
its hidden homes, work and play spaces - where he encountered
dignity, creativity and human spirit in challenging
circumstances.
Tariq Zaidi is a multi-linguist with an in-depth understanding of regional and cultural sensitivities having lived in more than 10 countries.
Currently based in London, he has visited over 90 countries to date and travels extensively in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa where he seeks out and explores new sights, people and cultures.
Travelling however is not enough for Tariq. He believes that it is necessary to immerse himself as much as possible in these cultures to produce striking images.
Tariq's interest as a photographer range from editorial, advertising, fundraising, travel assignments for nonprofit organizations and photo documentaries addressing human dignity, hardship and poverty in developing countries.
He is currently working on two self-publications and looking for a sponsor for an exhibition portraying human dignity in some of the poorest countries in the world.
www.tariqzaidi.com
