The magazine of the photo-essay
August 2018 back issue
“A free, really high quality photo-essay magazine. Fabulous!”
Stephen Fry. British actor, writer and film maker
by Laurence Stephens
Ever had a holiday that wasn’t what you hoped for? Bored Tourists explores the
phenomenon of travelling to a foreign country with every intention of being
inspired by it, only to be left feeling bemused, bored or half asleep.
What began as a chance visit to Barcelona Cathedral led photographer Laurence
Stephens to spend the next three summers exploring the cultural landscapes of
Spain and Portugal. From stuffy museums to breathtaking skylines, with camera
in hand, he went in search of the not-so-elusive bored tourist. Shot in square
format as a subtle nod to our current ‘Instagram generation’, these playful
images present an unforgiving vision of the tourist experience.
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