Pablo Gimenez - Photographie

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IMAGES OF CRIMINAL SUBCULTURE

The phenomenon of intentional behavior contrary to the rules and standards of modern society is what I call the criminal subculture.

It is an archaic statement of denial towards a sober and efficient society.

Since approximatly 2004 i started to carry a camera at all times whenever I leave the house to be able to document the countless moments in which I came across this criminal subculture.

Cash Point, 35mm Color Positive Film, 2010

An early morning discovery underneath a highway bridge. During the night hours the medows close to the city dissapper in dense mist rising from the nearby stream that drowns all noise.

Drunk, 35mm Color Negative, 2011

Steamy mid summer nap in reach of the "Bonner Loch" - a hot spot for the local down and outs who are facing the loss of their habitat following the latest announcements by the city council of Bonn and privat investment groups in 2014 in an desperate attempt to clean up the centre of the city once and for all.

Puppy, 35mm Color Negative, 2013

The owner of the puppy is bearing a likely resemblance of an illegal past on his left hand.

Souvenir, 35mm Color Negative, 2004

Fake brass nuckle buster from a street vendor in Bangkok. A closer look at the wrapping paper reveals a blatant paradoxy that almost creates an affectionate mood.

Temporary shelter, 35mm Color Negative, 2012

A common finding, during the increase of heroin abuse in Bonn since the last two decades, users seek temporary shelter to retreat for time being .

Cable, 35mm Color Negative, 2012

Cable shells left behind by metal enthusiasts.

Shopping trolleys, 35mm Color Negative, 2013

Local youth found a way to fight boredom in the dire suburbs of Bonn.