Reading a Citizen Photographic Archive Outside in and Inside out

Key Points

• The aim is to explore how citizen photography captures urban transformation and its social and material implications.
• Analysis of the photographic archives from Brukselbinnenstebuiten
• Contextual examination of images within urban and activist settings
• Historical perspective on construction and demolition processes
• Citizen photography is identified as a valuable resource for understanding urban change.
• The analysis reveals insights into the social and material aspects surrounding demolition.
• The interplay between urban development and citizen engagement is highlighted.