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Gideon Mendel (assisted by Maria Quigley) / Wellcome Photography Prize 2021
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Gideon Mendel (assisted by Maria Quigley)
Elam Forrester, film maker. “Everything stopped at the end of March. I got a mild version of the virus and isolated myself beyond the recommended time as I had lost my sense of taste and smell. Keeping one’s distance in shops, buses and busy streets is challenging so wearing a mask feels like the safest option.”
About this series
Portraits taken during the UK’s first lockdown on Ridley Road in Hackney, east London. It’s usually the site of a bustling market, but its hours were restricted and distancing lines were painted on the road.
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2 Metres: Masked Portraits on Ridley Road
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