This Photographer Creates Elaborate Sets in Public, Then Leaves Them for Passersby to Use

Until all the pieces are stolen, at least

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When Justin Bettman first launched his ongoing photo project, “Set in the Street,” he wanted to create elaborate sets but didn’t want to rent an expensive studio to bring his projects to life. Plus, he reasoned, you’re really only paying for the walls and floor anyway, and those already exist outside for people to use as they see fit.

After creating his first set in Brooklyn’s artsy neighborhood Bushwick with set designer Gözde Eker, he was approached by people asking  if they could take photos on set.

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