British photographer Leah Pattem takes picturestraditional bars and cafes of Madrid over the past two years. Today in its archive is already more one hundred unique photos. Leah notes that very it is important to know all the places in the city. AND remember each until they closed. After all, each of them is part of spanish culture.
"These bars special because they are the foundation of local communities- says Pattem. - But because landowners are constantly raise rental prices the likelihood that very soon most establishments will sink into oblivion. ”
In addition, neighborhoods and homes want reconstruct. That is why bars and cafes are no longer here. And this the problem is familiar to many Spanish citiesbut noisy metropolis Madrid is changing fasterthan the outskirts of the country.
On almost every corner of Madrid you can find Small family cafes or bars which have been key for many years part of local culture. However, today they are increasingly being replaced modern franchisesAs a result, small businesses have no choice but to suspend it.
Every no-frills bar looks like it’s frozen in time: With original hand-painted walls, signs and retro neon lighting. In some photos Pattem captured customer service process itself. They are probably trying to make money. as much money as possible at least in recent days.
Pattem commented on her work: “My series of photographs seems to have hit the hearts and minds of people all over Spain. They suddenly could see their city in an unusual and new light. And this is exactly what I, a young girl from Britain, wanted to convey with my work to local residents.People are now trying to deepen and penetrate as much as possible the culture of Spain. “They finally visit all the nearby establishments, helping to preserve a key part of Spain’s heritage!”
Let's enjoy the rest of the work of a young photographer from Britain and plunge into the life of Spain.
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