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The locker room

Michael Echteld

Netherlands

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These images are part of a documentary photo series about young carers. These are young people who contribute to or are touched by caring for a person with long-term complex care needs—often a family member. Using a narrative photo series, I offer a glimpse into the care these young people provide.

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Nominee

Young carers

Detail of a residential building in London, UK.

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Curves

The locker room in the Fenix Art Museum in Rotterdam, The Netherlands. Architecture and refurbishment design was carried out by Ma Yansong for MAD Architects.

Silver