Shop – Abutting
Photo series, Cairo, 2009

This series captures owners and workers standing in front of their small private shops. These spaces often serve as a second home, as they spend most of their time there. This close connection sometimes creates a visual resemblance between the individuals and their shops.

The photos were taken in Ard El Lewa, a neighborhood in Cairo known for its long, narrow streets lined with tall residential buildings on both sides. These streets are densely packed with shops, one after another, each side bustling with diverse commercial activities. The photo series was exhibited at the ArtElLewa contemporary art showroom, nestled among these very shops.