Calderari Gypsy Woman
c 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Calderari Gypsy Woman', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Tintesti, Romania about 1990.
In preparation for the wedding feast a pig has been shot and is being shaved. Jubani
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In preparation for the wedding feast a pig has been shot and is being shaved. Jubani'.
Three children of the Gjelani family...
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Three children of the Gjelani family in their squatted room in Bulqize'.
Three villagers cleaning their boots of dust, in a field near Tirana
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Three villagers cleaning their boots of dust, in a field near Tirana'.
In the village of Boga, a young boy holds the skinned head of a goat, killed to provide food for his family
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In the village of Boga, a young boy holds the skinned head of a goat, killed to provide food for his family'.
In a Tirana bread shop…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In a Tirana bread shop, men push and shove to buy limited supplies of bread. Enver Hoxha quote, 'Even if we have to go without bread, we Albanians do not violate principles, we do not betray Marxism-Leninism'.'
Calderari Gypsy Men
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Calderari Gypsy Men', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Tintesti, Romania, about 1990.
Calderari Gypsy Woman
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Calderari Gypsy Woman', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Tintesti, Romania, about 1990.
House interior in the village of Boga, in North West Albania
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'House interior in the village of Boga, in North West Albania'.
Children beside one of the approximately 350,000 bunkers built by Hoxha…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Children beside one of the approximately 350,000 bunkers built by Hoxha as precautions against attacks during Albania's period of isolationism. President Dr Sali Berisha says 'Hoxha buried this country in bunkers'.'
In the Lepracka region of Tirana, a gypsy girl amuses herself with a wire basket
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In the Lepracka region of Tirana, a gypsy girl amuses herself with a wire basket'.
On a whistle stop tour of the Balkans, British Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'On a whistle stop tour of the Balkans, British Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd, meets with President Sali Berisha to discuss EC and British aid contributions to Albania, at a press conference in the village of Kruje'.
The Shabi family sowing their seeds…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania, May 1992. 'The Shabi family sowing their seeds, May 1992, the oxen of many families are brought together and the families take their turn in using them to till their land'.
Calderari Gypsies At Work
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Calderari Gypsies At Work', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Ciurea, Romania, about 1990.
The unity of the people around the party…'
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. ' 'The unity of the people around the party is a great moving force, which takes our society ahead, an unceasable source of energy to face any kind of situation.' '
The Mesi family who live in 3 rooms…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990.'The Mesi family who live in 3 rooms of a squatted half built apartment block in Bulqize'.
In the Koda household, pre-wedding celebrations, Jubani
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In the Koda household, pre-wedding celebrations, Jubani'.
Calderari Gypsy Children
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Calderari Gypsy Children', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Tintesti, Romania, about 1990.
Xu Liansong, Red Cross delegate, shares a cigarette with villagers after supervising distribution of aid to them in the city of Peshkopi
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Xu Liansong, Red Cross delegate, shares a cigarette with villagers after supervising distribution of aid to them in the city of Peshkopi'.
Men from a village near Peshkopi organise the flour, sugar and oil into separate piles, one for each family
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Men from a village near Peshkopi organise the flour, sugar and oil into separate piles, one for each family'.
Wife and child of a chrome miner…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Wife and child of a chrome miner, in the mining town of Bulqize, who live in one room of a squatted, half built tourist hotel, on an income of approximately $10 per month'.
In the market street in Tirana a man carries home a turkey…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In the market street in Tirana a man carries home a turkey bought for the equivalent price of a month's wages'.
As the flour is unloaded by Albanians an Italian soldier stands holding back youngsters who are getting too near to the helicopter
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'As the flour is unloaded by Albanians an Italian soldier stands holding back youngsters who are getting too near to the helicopter'.
The Koda family gather for lunch the day before a wedding, Jubani
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'The Koda family gather for lunch the day before a wedding, Jubani'.
Gypsy Children
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Gypsy Children', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Romania, about 1990.
Zeth Raja, aged 55 with his son Aleks, 15 and his wife Zoja, 50, in their apartment in the northern city of Shkodra
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Zeth Raja, aged 55 with his son Aleks, 15 and his wife Zoja, 50, in their apartment in the northern city of Shkodra. Both Zeth and his son have been unable to leave their home in recent months due to their involvement in a blood feud with another family, Should they leave their home they run the risk of being attacked and killed, in revenge for an attack by Zeth, on a member of this other family. His wife is free to leave the apartment as the old tribal laws -the Kanunr - states that women are not affected by 'Hakmarrje' - revenge taking'.
Gypsy Children
1991-05
A black and white photograph entitled 'Gypsy Children', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Tintesti, Romania, May 1991.
Violeta Gega proudly displays her chicken in a room which she shares with her daughter
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Violeta Gega proudly displays her chicken in a room which she shares with her daughter. Their home is without an income or running water, and without electricity. Violeta Gega must rely on aid help, her livestock and friendship from her neighbours to survive'.
Razie Gjelani and her son Idris…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990.'Razie Gjelani and her son Idris, cooking dinner for themselves, her husband Lulzim and her other 5 children'.
Gypsies
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Gypsies', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Romania, about 1990.
Dr Sali Berisha
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Dr Sali Berisha, one of the founders of the Democratic Party in 1990 and the first Democratic President of Albania. Formerly, he was a leading heart surgeon but now battling to keep the country alive in the face of a bankrupt economy, price rises, food shortages and an emerging increase in crime, in an attempt to bring Albania to the level of its European counterparts'.
Women of Vlashaj village eagerly inspect the donated clothes which they have received
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Women of Vlashaj village eagerly inspect the donated clothes which they have received'.
Men guarding their families pile of Red Cross Aid, Peshkopi
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Men guarding their families pile of Red Cross Aid, Peshkopi'.
On landing in the town of Krume in remote north east Albania…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'On landing in the town of Krume in remote north east Albania a soldier warns the nearing Albanians of the dangerous rotor blades slowing down and lowering'.
Drane Padi, and her 4 grandchildren, sit on the bed they all share, Torrovic
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Drane Padi, and her 4 grandchildren, sit on the bed they all share, Torrovic'.
Drane Preci Ndoci, aged 35 wearing typical clothes of women in the predominantly Catholic areas of villages around Shkodra
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Drane Preci Ndoci, aged 35 wearing typical clothes of women in the predominantly Catholic areas of villages around Shkodra'.
Dockyard worker wearing stickers…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Dockyard worker wearing stickers removed from an aid truck newly arrived in Durres Port, one of the main entry points for aid into Albania'.
Near Koplik in the north west of Albania
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Near Koplik in the north west of Albania'.
In a hospital for mentally and physically handicapped children in Shkodra, dinner time arrives
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In a hospital for mentally and physically handicapped children in Shkodra, dinner time arrives'.
In a Tirana alley, children play with a simply found or made toy
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In a Tirana alley, children play with a simply found or made toy'.
The kitchen facilities for a family of three in a Tirana household
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'The kitchen facilities for a family of three in a Tirana household'.
A bedroom scene in the Padi house, Torrovic
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. ' A bedroom scene in the Padi house, Torrovic'.
Raki is poured as the Koda and Padi families come together in a pre-wedding tradition, Jubani
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Raki is poured as the Koda and Padi families come together in a pre-wedding tradition, Jubani'.
Adbina Padi, aged 22, sits with the females of her family…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Adbina Padi, aged 22, sits with the females of her family awaiting the arrival of her husband to be, who will take her to his home and to the church for a Catholic ceremony. Jubani'.
Victor Paloma sings a love song to his bride Marie
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Victor Paloma sings a love song to his bride Marie, who is wearing traditional clothes and jewellry (sic) of North West Albania'.
Man drinking Raki - Albania's traditional alcoholic drink - in a café in Fierze, northern Albania
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Man drinking Raki - Albania's traditional alcoholic drink - in a café in Fierze, northern Albania'.
Gypsy Woman Reading Tarot Cards
circa 1990
A black and white photograph entitled 'Gypsy Woman Reading Tarot Cards', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Tintesti, Romania, about 1990.
Ramia Alia
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'Ramia Alia, hand picked by Enver Hoxha to continue the path of Marxist-Leninist Communism in Albania took up the post of First Secretary of the Party on Hoxha's death, and in March 1992 after bringing the country out of its self imposed isolation, he resigned 2 days after the parliamentary elections which had swept the Democartic Party to power. Photographed in his daughter's apartment in Tirana where, "he's not exactly in hiding, but he doesn't go out very often," according to one of his bodyguards.'
Calderari Gypsy
1991-05
A black and white photograph entitled 'Calderari Gypsy', taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Ciurea, Romania, May 1991.
In the village of Torrovic, Argjir Padi sitting on his bed…
circa 1990
A black and white photograph taken by Jeremy Sutton-Hibbert in Albania about 1990. 'In the village of Torrovic, Argjir Padi sitting on his bed, reflects on his sons involvement in a blood feud'.