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Monochrome street scene of men in traditional white thobes gathered around illuminated food and beverage stalls at night

Lula Japan Definitive Declaration 2026

About

This black and white editorial image captures a bustling nocturnal street market scene, photographed by Bharat Sikka for the Lula Japan project Definitive Declaration. Several men dressed in traditional white thobes and head coverings stand near illuminated food and beverage stalls adorned with glowing signage. In the foreground, two men converse near a stall counter, while another worker prepares items in the background under bright overhead lights. A child walks away from the camera down the dusty street toward other storefronts in the distance. The grainy monochrome aesthetic and natural night lighting impart a documentary feel, emphasizing the lively atmosphere of the local gathering space.

Brand

Lula Japan

Project

Lula Japan Definitive Declaration 2026

Keywords

men in white thobesmen in thobeswhite thobesmen standing at food stallfood stall vendornight market scene

Credits

Bharat Sikka
Photographer

Styles

DocumentaryHorizontalMonochromeGrainy

Techniques

Analogue / film

Background

Street

Context

Editorial
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