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The Special Period

In 1991, following the collapse of the Soviet Union, the Cuban

economy crashed as Cuba’s foreign markets dried up. Cubans struggled to survive the daily blackouts, food and fuel shortages. The Cuban government names this time "The Special Period".

This series, photographed in Havana, paints a portrait of this uncertain time.

Brick and Angel

Brick and Angel

Alamar Horse

Alamar Horse

Kid Haircut

Kid Haircut

Two Ladies

Two Ladies

Haircut

Haircut

Man & Pig

Man & Pig

Turtle and Ham

Turtle and Ham

Mary & Che

Mary & Che

Carlos & Wife

Carlos & Wife

Onwards

Onwards

Angel

Angel

Three Friends

Three Friends

Crossover

Crossover

Girl

Girl

Three Hour Wait

Three Hour Wait

Bus

Bus

Lighter Refill

Lighter Refill

Blackout

Blackout

Family

Family

THE SPECIAL PERIOD-4K- 37-1.5K

THE SPECIAL PERIOD-4K- 37-1.5K

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