Lego in reality: a photo project about the aesthetics of houses in which Mexicans live and suffer
In the early 2000s, the Mexican government launched an ambitious project to build affordable housing for millions of poor residents. The state spent more than $ 100 billion on this, while the program turned out to be corrupt, rather poorly thought out and executed carelessly.
Even today, many buildings lack water supply and sewerage systems. Mexican photographer Jorge Taboada was stunned by their size and monotony, which was especially noticeable from the air.
Jorge studied to be an architect in the mid-90s, and then decided to combine his knowledge with a passion for photography, becoming one of the most famous photographers in Monterrey, his hometown.
His latest series Alta Densidad ("High Density") features images of housing developments across Mexico. All photos were taken from a helicopter.
From above, all these endless rows of the same type of houses look even aesthetically pleasing. But despite their beauty, the photographer points out that such strict geometry reveals the absolute indifference of the authorities to the needs of people.