This project was something completely different than what I usually do. I got to take a deep dive into some historical research—which wasn't easy, given that human zoos are something most don't want to advertise anymore—and spent a surreal day trying to photograph the feeling of being in this bizarre park. In case we forget that Western countries (US included) were displaying people in zoos just 100 years ago, here is our reminder.
Roads & Kingdoms, which is partly sponsored by Anthony Bourdain’s “Parts Unknown,” is a site I visit often—it has unusual travel articles that you won’t see elsewhere. It was really cool to be able to publish this photo essay on R&K along with my text. Read on Roads & Kingdoms / Read the unedited version
I was also happy that Courrier International acquired the story to be published in French.