Everyday life at Dhobi Ghat

Dhobi Ghat in Mumbai, the world’s largest open-air laundry, is a place where tradition and daily life blend in a unique rhythm. With my camera, I captured the lives of workers and residents—their hard work, colorful fabrics, and moments of calm in their daily routines. This place stands as a testament to human resilience, organization, and traditions that have endured the test of time in the bustling heart of India.

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Erik Hadife
New York City
A man installs a large banner reading “Live your life,” pausing on a ladder mid-task. His contemplative posture complicates the slogan’s directive tone, introducing ambivalence into New York City’s rhetoric of ambition and upward mobility. The ladder could be interpreted as alluding to the…
ndinguMbasa
King William's Town
The image captures the generational tradition where the youth evolve into tenders of the land in honor of their ancestral roots. The innocence ephemeral, it ripens into the weight of duty.
Gregory Herpe
Paris
I went to teach photography to Ukrainian war orphans who had taken refuge in NGOs with Moldovan social orphans, in the autonomous territory of Gagauzia, and in the capital Chisinau. It was an enriching and very moving experience. In this photo, 2 Ukrainian orphan brothers and 2 Moldovan orphans in…
Haymo Bachmaier
Freilassing
// The MaibaumOn May 1st, 2026, the "Maibaum" was erected in Freilassing (Bavaria) during a grand celebration. This is an old tradition dating back to the 13th century. Musical entertainment was provided by the Stadtkapelle Freilassing and the Trachtler Freilassing performed with great enthusiasm.…