The Tower of David – Venezuela’s “vertical slum”

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The Tower of David – Venezuela’s “vertical slum”

Although squats or “occupied spaces” are common in downtown Caracas, the “Tower of David” has literally taken the phenomenon to whole new levels. The 45-story block was intended as a financial centre but abandoned after its developer died and the banking

via Reuters: http://blogs.reuters.com/photographers-blog/2014/04/02/the-tower-of-david-venezuelas-vertical-slum/

I have wanted to photograph life inside Caracas’ Tower of David – also known as “the vertical slum” – for years now. At times, it became something of an obsession; it was a story I had to tackle.

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