Repair café & Bike Kitchen
Never before in history have people owned as much as they do now, nor discarded as freely as they do today. It’s a shame, because objects hold memories, feelings, and stories. At the Repair Café, even a broken water pistol gets a second chance.
Likewise, Bike Kitchen offers a space where people can learn to repair their bicycles, equipping them with the skills and confidence to manage their own maintenance. In a world of throwaway culture, initiatives like these are empowering people to reconnect with their belongings, whether it’s fixing a bike or restoring a cherished household item.
I captured these images at the Repair Café in Amsterdam Sloterdijk and the Bike Kitchen at the University of Amsterdam to accompany articles by Emy Demkes for De Correspondent.
Commissioned by De Correspondent
