Photographs documenting the 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, 8 January-11 August 2017 / by John Janson-Moore

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8 January-11 August 2017

Graphic Materials, Photographs

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21 photographs - digital, TIFF, colour

Founded by Lanz Priestley and Donna Bartlett, the 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space in Martin Place was originally conceived as a pop-up kitchen providing free meals. In late 2016 it expanded to provide beds for Sydney’s rough sleepers and homeless. The space was particularly aimed at homeless women, although all genders were welcomed.

Beds were set up underneath construction hoardings and the space continued to run as a kitchen. Other services were provided, including a clothing exchange and a library. After the hoardings were closed off, tents were set up in Martin Place to house the residents.

The State Government and the City of Sydney Council came into conflict over where responsibility for the space lay. In August 2017 NSW Parliament passed new legislation giving the Minister for Crown Lands power to move people from Crown land in the City of Sydney if there were concerns about safety. Fearing eviction, the residents dismantled the camp and withdrew from Martin Place.

John Janson-Moore is a Sydney photographer, filmmaker, and visual artist with an interest in social justice. His other photographic subjects have included the Redfern Aboriginal Tent Embassy and residents of Millers Point. His work has been recognised by several awards, including the Moran Prize for Contemporary Photography in 2013 and an ATOM Award in 2012. He has been selected as a finalist in both the Head On Portrait Prize and the Percival Photographic Portrait Prize.

Reference:
Library correspondence file

Collection comprises 21 digital photographs documenting the development of the 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space in Martin Place, a temporary community-run, crowdsourced space which provided meals and shelter for homeless people.

Item 01: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, residents rummage through donated clothing, 6 August 2017
Item 02: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, home, 6 August 2017
Item 03: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, a birds eye view of tent city, 8 August 2017
Item 04: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, breakfast at tent city, 8 August 2017
Item 05: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, packing up during the eviction, 11 August 2017
Item 06: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, the final day, 11 August 2017
Item 07: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, eviction in progress, 11 August 2017
Item 08: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, keeping it clean, 11 August 2017
Item 09: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, post eviction, 11 August 2017
Item 10: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, removing the last traces after the eviction, 11 August 2017
Item 11: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, a hard night's sleep, 18 May 2017
Item 12: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, Lanz Priestly cooks dinner, 16 July 2017
Item 13: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, hot food, hot drinks, soups, 8 January 2017
Item 14: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, Bill cooks up a storm, 16 July 2017
Item 15: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, we need homes not evictions, 27 June 2017
Item 16: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, dinner in front of the Reserve Bank, 27 June 2017
Item 17: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, tent city at night, 22 July 2017
Item 18: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, tent city at night, 8 August 2017
Item 19: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, tent city at night, 5 June 2017
Item 20: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, tent city at night, 16 June 2017
Item 21: 24/7 Street Kitchen and Safe Space, Martin Place, tent city at night, 16 June 2017

Copyright status:: In copyright - Life of photographer plus 70 years
Copyright holder:: John Janson-Moore
Research & study copies allowed:
Approval for publication required: From copyright holder
Please acknowledge:: Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales and Courtesy John Janson-Moore

Acquired in digital format. Access copy available online.