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IT TAKES A VILLAGE

In this black-and-white analogue series, Karel captures the raw intensity of his early years in photography, beginning at age 21 when he moved to South Africa. Through his lens, we witness his awakening to the natural and cultural richness of the region — and to the harsh realities of life on the streets of Cape Town. curiosity towards a young street gang grew into a genuine friendship , Karel photographed from the inside out, with a style as direct and unfiltered as the world he was drawn into.

© 2025 karel saelaert

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