The Spaces Between Us explores the often-overlooked reality of social housing in Malta.
Inspired by a loved one’s childhood in a housing estate, the project captures both hardship and the quiet strength of community life. ❤️🏘️
Malta’s social housing expanded under Prime Minister Dom Mintoff in the 1970s, transforming former British military barracks and constructing new estates in areas like Marsa, Mtarfa, and Santa Luċija. These spaces were built for affordability but many now face neglect and stigma.
Through photographs of daily life such as laundry on balconies, worn facades, and small acts of care, the project offers a human view of these environments. A central interview and individual from a housing estate adds a personal layer to the work. 📸💬
Influenced by the broken window theory, the project reflects on how visible neglect can echo deeper social issues, while honouring the resilience found within these communities
About the photographer:
Jake began photography in 2021, developing his practice in both fashion/editorial and documentary work. In fashion, he focuses on style, artistry, and visual storytelling, while in
documentary photography he explores everyday life and social realities. These fields have grown together and now define his identity as a photographer.
Through this work, Jake documents the intimacy, hardship, and strong sense of community that shape life in Malta’s social housing estates.
📅 9th Oct – 30th Nov 2025
📍 Spazju Kreattiv, Valletta
🌐 FREE exhibition
https://spazjukreattiv.org/event/the-spaces-between-us/
🤝 This project is part of the Spazju Kreattiv programme 2025-26 and in collaboration with Aġenzija Żgħażagħ & Arts Council Malta
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