Sjon Barnes is a British photographer based in York. His main theme for the past three years has been the “Non-Place”, which he has defined as a space that, without humanity or the idea of capitalism, would cease to exist in our world. Moving Shop echoes this definition, documenting empty spaces during the Covid-19 lockdowns. The pandemic has negatively impacted businesses, forcing hospitality and retail owners to respond to a new reality. Sjon also shows the grim reality of football club owners moving stadiums; it’s another scenario which ties in with the idea of a “Non-Place.” “A lot of fans would consider a new stadium not home and not human,” Barnes notes.
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