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Black and white editorial photograph of men sitting and standing on a handcart in a busy street by Bharat Sikka for Lula Japan

Lula Japan Definitive Declaration 2026

About

This black and white editorial image, part of the project Definitive Declaration by photographer Bharat Sikka for Lula Japan, captures a candid street scene in high-contrast monochrome. Several men are gathered around and positioned atop a handcart laden with goods, showcasing natural interactions and raw expressions. The composition frames the figures tightly against a bustling background filled with parked motorcycles and sacks of goods. The natural lighting and high contrast emphasize the textures of clothing, skin, and surrounding materials.

Brand

Lula Japan

Project

Lula Japan Definitive Declaration 2026

Keywords

men on handcartmen sitting on cartman standing on cartsouth asian menthree menhandcart

Credits

Bharat Sikka
Photographer

Styles

DocumentaryVerticalMonochromeGritty

Techniques

Analogue / film

Background

Street

Context

Editorial
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