Drone Photographs Expose Global Urban Inequality in Unequal Scenes
Photographer Johnny Miller uses drone photography to document stark wealth disparities in cities worldwide. His project 'Unequal Scenes' captures extreme contrasts between rich and poor neighborhoods separated by mere streets or barriers. Miller began the project in Cape Town, South Africa, where apartheid-era spatial segregation persists. He has photographed inequality in Mexico City, Brazil, Mumbai, Detroit, Tanzania, and India. The aerial perspective reveals hidden divisions that are invisible from ground level. Miller aims to provoke reflection and action on social and economic inequality.
Key facts
- Johnny Miller is the photographer behind Unequal Scenes.
- The project uses drone photography to capture inequality.
- Cities documented include Mexico City, Brazil, South Africa, Mumbai, Detroit, Tanzania, and India.
- Miller started the project in Cape Town, South Africa.
- The project highlights apartheid-era spatial segregation still visible today.
- Miller's goal is to open minds and encourage peaceful solutions to inequality.
- The article was published on ArtSpecialDay on July 22, 2026.
- Vanessa Romani authored the article.
Entities
Artists
- Johnny Miller
Institutions
- ArtSpecialDay
Locations
- Cape Town
- South Africa
- Mexico City
- Mexico
- Brazil
- Mumbai
- India
- Detroit
- United States
- Tanzania