"The kid who sold the world": Photographic exhibition at the Communication Library and General Newspaper Archives

From September 1 to October 31, the General Communication Library and Newspaper Archives hosts the exhibition “The kid who sold the world”, by photographer Dom Fernández, lent by AFOCER (Agrupació Foto-Cine Cerdanyola-Ripollet).

From the presentation text, on the author's website:

“<<The kid who sold the world>> is a photographic essay about childhood, where concepts like curiosity, innocence, growth, and fears influence the unconscious quest for one's own identity. All of this is achieved by preserving privacy in today's information-saturated society.

Since its inception in 2013, the intention has been to facilitate reflection, reconnecting with the world of children and igniting memories of our own discovery of the world and our place in it. At the same time, it questions the limits that society and culture impose from an early age through established norms and traditions, limiting personal growth and development.

The project is influenced by classic street photography, 80s and 90s cinema, urban art, but above all, music. The title references David Bowie's song "The Man Who Sold the World," which was later covered by Nirvana, two artists with different perspectives on their own identity. According to Bowie himself, the song exemplifies how you feel when you are young, with a part of you seeking to fit into the world and a great need to discover who you truly are.”

The initial exhibitions of the project were titled "The Lost Art of Keeping Our Children's Privacy”. They were showcased in various places in Barcelona and recognized in prominent competitions in London, Paris, New York and Tokyo.

Visit the exhibition on the ground floor of the library! You'll also find an accompanying small sculpture, which evokes the fragility of children in the face of social media, as well as the book containing all the photographs.