THE 24/7 PROJECT
A Tribute to Humanity
24 hours in 24 Portraits
In a world that is constantly in motion, where billions of people are writing their individual stories, photographer Marc Schäfer has initiated the "24/7 Project," a tribute to humanity.
• Every hour, a person working at that time is portrayed in a city.
• These portraits are not just visual representations, but "time windows" through which the protagonists can be seen in their authenticity at their respective workplaces.
• The gaze of the people is neutral and directed straight at the camera. It suggests to the viewer, "This is who I am and this is what I do."
04:00 Uhr | Harald Dreßler: The Master Baker
13:00 Uhr | Thorsten Schneider: The Paramedic
The goal is to document the diversity and humanity worldwide and to show that people, despite all differences, are capable of coming together.
18:00 Uhr | Günther Weilharter: The Tunnel Builder
19:00 Uhr | Josefin Feiler:The Opera Singer
"Every person, regardless of profession and background, contributes to the great web of humanity through their daily actions."
The project is a response to the question: What happens when we make the stories of all these people visible and collectively create a positive image of humanity?
20:00 Uhr | Thomas Adam: The Vegan Top Chef
22:00 Uhr | Alira Adore: The Dominatrix
23:00 Uhr | Josry El Nasharty: The Newspaper Printer
Exhibition
• Upon completion, a "24/7" route will be exhibited locally for the respective city.
• The images will be displayed chronologically in a circular route, allowing visitors to walk through and experience a day with its 24 hours.
• Later, a larger exhibition is planned where multiple cities will be presented simultaneously. This creates the opportunity to compare cities worldwide and see how they present themselves in terms of people and professions at various times.
The vision is to convey: Around the clock, we are a vast, globally connected team working together. Each individual is important and contributes to this collective representation of humanity.
Possible professions include, for example:
Cleaner
Security guard
Truck driver
Tram driver
Teacher
Bus driver
Hotel staff
Winemaker
Movie projector operator
Snowplow driver
Actor
Emergency services
Police officer
Boat captain
Social worker
Drug counselor
Elderly caregiver
Fisherman Farmer
Taxi driver
Nurse
Doctor
Professor
Pilot
Garbage collector
Judge
Kindergarten teacher
Firefighter
Salesperson
Warehouse worker
Construction worker
Lawyer
Mail carrier
Newspaper reporter n
Journalist
Chef
Sex workers
Freedom fighters
Sewer worker
DJ
Musician
Actor
Brewer
Activist