London: North-South-East-West

 

Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

These photographs were taken on the streets of London, United Kingdom during 2019, when the government
was negotiating its withdrawal from the European Union. Being the most populous city in the EU,

London is a symbol of multiculturalism with over 40 percent of the population born overseas

and more than 300 languages spoken daily.

 

Shot during a period of uncertainty about the country’s future relationship to the rest
of the world, "London: North-South-East-West" reveals the origins of the capital’s citizens
and the identity of London itself.

Kesh, Traffic Marshal, England
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Tihomir, Water Bottler, Bulgaria
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Anwar, Window Cleaner, Pakistan
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Natalie, Cleaner, Ukraine
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Brayham, Painter and Decorator, Colombia
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Sunny, Shop Assistant, Mauritius
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Mr.KK, Butcher, Pakistan
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Agnes, Electrician, Poland
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Paul, Builder, England
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Hussein, Carpet Fitter, Pakistan
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

George, Landscaper, England
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Reggie, Driver, Seychelles
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Saba, Street Restaurant Owner, Ethiopa
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Jose, Lawn Mower Operator, Portugal
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Amar, Clothing Merchant, Malaysia
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Andrew, Scaffolder, England
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Sylvia, Bus Driver, Mozambique
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Hassan, Timber Builder, Iran
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Connor, Tree Surgeon, England
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Alex, Chef and Food Stall Owner, China
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Lala Phan

London, United Kingdom

Lala Phan is a Vietnamese photographer based in London with interests in contemporary issues;
among them are identity and the nature of humans. She works in both digital and
analog photography and is currently focusing on portraiture. Lala Phan graduated with

an MA in Photography Arts at University of Westminster in September 2019.