Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

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David Tesinsky is an independent photographer from Prague. He reports on the lives of representatives of various subcultures, documents street stories and tells about ordinary people around the world.

"I'm always looking for something unique, provocative. I shoot bright moments of life and unresolved problems of society. I perceive photography as a medicine for people that can heal them by seeing and hearing the stories of others through my photos."

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

An American woman cries on the street of Prague after learning the results of the US elections — Trump won.

"I got my first camera at the age of 12, but then I wasn't interested in it much, I was more interested in skateboarding and hanging out."

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Prague and its contrasts — LGBT communities and women in burqa.

"Before the final exams, I dropped out of school and boarded a plane to the USA. That's how my journey began."

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

The nuns smoke.

"By the age of 20, I had visited many Asian countries — India, Nepal, Cambodia, Thailand and Japan."

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

A wheelchair is not a hindrance to love, Prague.

"My expenses were always meager, so I could stay in any country for several months. Sometimes I slept on a park bench or got into trouble because of my expensive camera."

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Chicago rappers express an opinion.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Iranian teenagers.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Not far from Port Antonio, Jamaica.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Reflection of life, Havana.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Life is good! Belgium. A frame from David Tesinski's satirical photo project, which destroys stereotypes.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Malu (pictured) considers himself transgender. He is even treated as a kind of celebrity.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Mira Ahimsa has been living for 10 years, basically not using money. Czech Republic.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

The Church of Rastafarianism. Children study the history and philosophy of the religious movement.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Circus artist walks a tiger, Czech Republic.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

The culture of Rastafarianism and reggae, Jamaica.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Satanist prepares for the ritual "Dark Harlequin", Prague.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Children in the slums of Kathmandu, Nepal.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Rappers in Manhattan.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

Drug addicts, Prague.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

"Rap is our religion", Detroit.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

An exorcism ritual in Ethiopia.

Japanese bums, Satanists and rappers: photographer documents the life of subcultures around the world

The happiest day. Slums in Osaka, Japan.

Keywords: 18+ | Subcultures | Photographer | Photo report

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