Portraits of Haitians Wearing Ironic T-shirts Cast-off by Americans

Portraits of Haitians Wearing Ironic T-shirts Cast-off by Americans

There’s more to Institute photographer Paolo Woods’ series Pepe than meets the eye. Teaming up with photographer Ben Depp, the two capture numerous Haitians sporting T-shirts of various declarations. The portraits are lighthearted and yet simultaneously r

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There’s more to Institute photographer Paolo Woods‘ series Pepe than meets the eye. Teaming up with photographer Ben Depp, the two capture numerous Haitians sporting T-shirts of various declarations. The portraits are lighthearted and yet simultaneously reveal an irony born from the larger workings of globalization. “Pepe” are what local Haitians call the second-hand garments that typically arrive from the U.S. to Port au Prince’s market, Croix-des-Bossales.