Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

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Les Amies de Place Blanche

In 1959, Swedish born photographer Christer Strömholm moved to the Parisian neighborhood of Pigalle, a red light district, where he befriended the trans community that had gathered there. The laws at the time punished landlords who allowed prostitutes to work on their premise with the forfeiture of their property. These women had little chance at a day job since the name on their ID card did not match their appearance. As a result they took to the streets at night ... and Strömholm joined them. His book was originally published in 1983.

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