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Photo series, Cairo, 2006-2011

The colorful yet empty buildings, scattered across the sand, are recently constructed but remain deserted or barely inhabited, waiting to come alive. These mostly systematic developments are projected to become part of the metropolis in the future. The images are captured at night under the diffused glow of streetlights or during the fading light of dusk. In this eerie atmosphere, the empty dwellings appear to have black holes for windows in their facades, their outlines cutting through the dark expanse of the sky. Palm trees and shrubs, now rooted in a new soil, envelop what were once vacant piles of sand.

This photo series captures a fragment of Cairo’s relentless expansion, showcasing the city’s constant growth.