Nail Houses

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The final project rounding off theHabitattrilogy by the eminently successful photographer.Nail houses in China-fascinating proof of the amazing power of the individual.During his travels through China, Peter Bialobrzeskis was repeatedly struck by the nail houses: often derelict houses earmarked for demolition surrounded by tall, newly constructed buildings but whose owners absolutely refuse to vacate. In his thought-provoking series, the artist takes photographs of these isolated structures, often in the evening hours, when the brightly lit windows convey a sense of the domestic comfort these homes have for their owners despite all of the cracks in the walls. Using the means of photography, Peter Bialobrzeski (*1961 in Wolfsburg) stands up for these stubborn rebels. Following the publication ofCase Study HomesandInformal Arrangements,this striking series, which completes theHabitattrilogy, also asks the viewer uncomfortable questions and forcefully underscores the fundamental right of every human being to a home and a feeling of security.