Squat Collection (#3)

Ornate Horned Toad (Ceratophrys ornata), green with black markings and small eyes protruding from top of its head, front view

Scout Training Course, Grenada, West Indies
Preliminary Scout Training Course at Quarantine Point, Grenada, West Indies. 1949

Farne Islands Tower
The squat Tower House, built about 1500 and St. Cuthberts Chapel, all that remains of a church built here by the Master of the Farne, c.1370, Farne Islands, Northumberland. Date: early 16th century

Comparison of height and girth
A small squat, bald and rather rotund Italian gentleman, complains to his slender and tall friend about the disparity in their physicality! Date: 1917

Keep Fit Squat
An exercise designed to slim legs and ankles, improve posture and add spring to your step. Date: late 1930s

Painting statue of the reclining Buddha, Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay (Prome), Myanmar (Burma), Asia

Narrow lane in the Old City, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Woman in a lavender field, Senanque Abbey, Gordes, Provence, France, Europe

Busy Central Market, Hoi An, Central Vietnam, Vietnam

Crowded bus with bicycles, sacks and passengers on roof, city bus terminal, Nha Trang, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Ifagao Indian rice paddy worker, Banaue, Philippines, Southeast Asia, Asia

Woman painting the wall of a village house, Tonk region, Rajasthan, India

Women at the Lakshmi Puja Festival celebrating Lakshmi, the Hindu Goddess of Wealth and Beauty, India

Fruit and vegetable sellers in the street, Dhariyawad, Rajasthan State, India

Harvest in the Medoc vineyards, Margaux, Gironde, Aquitaine, France, Europe

Stone sculpture on the Bouevard de la Croisette, Cannes, Alpes-Maritimes, Cote d Azur, French Riviera, Provence, France, Europe

Bedouins, Sinai, Egypt, North Africa

Bodhisattvas (Buddhist saints) around the Big Buddha statue, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, China, Asia

Woman selling vegetables in the city market, Praia, Santiago Island, Cape Verde Islands, Africa

Buddhist monks at Angkor Wat, Angkor, UNESCO World Heritage Site, Siem Reap, Cambodia, Indochina, Asia

Elderly man panning for gold, Elvire River, Old Halls Creek, Kimberley, Western Australia, Australia, Pacific

Ra Proctor / Vfair 1883
RICHARD ANTHONY PROCTOR English astronomer and writer

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"Squatting: A Global Perspective on Resilience and Resistance" From the fishermen on Kendwa Beach in Zanzibar to the Iban tribeswoman mending a bamboo longhouse verandah floor along Lemanak River, squatting is an age-old practice that transcends borders. In East Africa's vibrant Tanzania, these fishermen embody the spirit of resilience as they squat patiently, casting their nets into the turquoise waters. Meanwhile, in Norway, lobster and shrimp find solace in their underwater homes as they squat amidst rocky crevices. Their ability to adapt and thrive showcases nature's own form of squatters. Venturing further east to Vietnam's bustling streets, women donning conical hats gather at the fish market by Thu Bon River. With grace and determination, they squat low to inspect the day's catch - a testament to their unwavering commitment to providing for their families. In Camberwell, south-east London lies St Agnes Place - a community known for its strong sense of solidarity. Here, residents have transformed abandoned spaces into flourishing gardens through collective effort; a beautiful bouquet de paysan blossoms from this act of communal squatting. However, not all forms of squatting are met with acceptance or celebration. The eviction of squatters along Harrow Road serves as a stark reminder of societal divisions and struggles faced by those seeking shelter within urban landscapes. Lambeth in South London bears witness to graffiti adorning front doors - an artistic expression born out of frustration or defiance against oppressive systems that perpetuate inequality. These bold strokes serve as reminders that even when pushed aside or marginalized, voices can still be heard through unconventional means. Centrepoint stands tall amidst Central London's skyline - once home to squatters who sought refuge within its walls during times of political unrest. Their presence symbolized resistance against injustice while shining a light on society's failure to provide adequate housing for all.