So, I thought a little thanks might be in order!

cheers, Lucy @ Wideyed

@tim i agree. firstly, i think that showing “dramatic documentary” images do help to bring certain issues to light and put out a message to those people that, “Yes, we know you’re suffering. We hope we can help to bring about change.” It’s also something that the folks can understand and relate to. Showing pretty images can have the effect of bringing some joy. However, I’m being very idealistic here.

would you consider doing this in your own country? What kind of obstacles do you think you would encounter?

i would be glad to do it in Tokyo, but there is a strict rules toward things that are posted on the walls. i believe nobody ever did that here yet.
anyway, i still believe that it all depends of what exactly will be exhibited in such way. i think there is not much sense in showing dramatic documentary photography in a places where people`s life already are full of drama (maybe that one of the reasons why Araki showed only flowers in such way). but if such way of exhibitioning have some social or highly morale goals – then it is great.

We have done similar exhibits in various areas here in Manila. But since the objective is to raise awareness (and not to sell prints), the group decided to have the photographs printed on a tarpaulin (like the material used in billboards) measuring 2ft x 2ft. Each photograph is either held by clips and were hanged in wires or tied with rope and suspended in bamboo framing.

One of the advantages of using tarpaulin is that it’s cheap to produce, waterproof and can be hanged without the need for framing. So its very much applicable on outdoor exhibits. There were least problems/ obstacles aside from the usual permits that needs to be secured from the venue and a pool of volunteers needed to set-up the exhibit. I also think works on documentary concerning social issues will be well-received using the above-mentioned methods.