This photo series with a unique concept by British photographer James Mollison takes viewers on a journey around the world to experience the diverse lives of children everywhere.
Where Children Sleep is a photographic project by British photographer James Mollison. He traveled extensively to capture the bedrooms of children from various countries, including the United States, Mexico, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Italy, Israel, Kenya, Senegal, Lesotho, Nepal, China, and India, alongside portraits of the children themselves.
The stark differences between each child and their sleeping environment highlight significant wealth disparities: Kaya in Tokyo has a mother who spends $1,000 a month on her dresses; while Bilal, a Bedouin shepherd boy, sleeps outdoors with his father’s goats; and Indira, a girl from Nepal, has been working in a granite quarry since she was just three years old.
“I hope this series will provide a glimpse into the lives of some children living in very diverse circumstances around the world,” James said.
Indira, 7 years old, from Kathmandu, Nepal
Bilal, 6 years old, from Wadi Abu Hindi, West Bank
Ahkohxet, 8 years old, from Amazonia, Brazil
Alex, 9 years old, from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Bikram, 9 years old, from Melamchi, Nepal
Tzvika, 9 years old, from Beitar Illit, West Bank
Douha, 10 years old, from Hebron, West Bank
Joey, 11 years old, from Kentucky, USA
Lamine, 12 years old, from Bounkiling, Senegal
Prena, 14 years old, from Kathmandu, Nepal
Unnamed girl, 9 years old, from Ivory Coast
Rhiannon, 14 years old, from Darvel, Scotland
Nantio, 15 years old, from Lisamis, Northern Kenya
Risa, 15 years old, from Kyoto, Japan
Netu, 11 years old, from Kathmandu, Nepal
Roathy, 8 years old, from Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Jasmine (Jazzy), 4 years old, from Kentucky, USA
