This is a selection of photos which are showing the no-public-space of Gurgaon, because it is built almost entirely by companies. Arthur Crestani’s Bad City Dreams contrasts the glossy ideal sold by developers with urban reality.

From photographing the inhabitants of Gurgaon, a city built almost entirely by private companies to Bad City Dreams that will also be exhibited at the Influences Indiennes photo festival in Beaucouzé, all these photos will certainly inform you about Arthur Crestani’s work.

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Luxury Living Bhiwadi: ‘Sky Club on 18th Floor’

Inspired by traditional Indian travelling photography studios, Arthur Crestani photographed the inhabitants of Gurgaon, a city built almost entirely by private companies. Crestani is one of 16 European photographers in the Jury 2018 selection at the Circulations Festival , being held 17 March-6 May in Paris.

AVJ Platinum #1: ‘Enhancing Lifestyles …’

Passersby, workers and villagers pose in front of the idealised representations of modern homes.

ILD Grand: ‘As Grand as it Gets’

Each photograph’s title is based on the advertising slogan for the development pictured.

Royale Ville: ‘A Rare Treat of Elegance’

As part of a degree in urbanism, Crestani spent time living in Delhi. ‘The urge to take the camera came out of the necessity to document my environment,’ he explains.

GSR Drive #2: ‘Inspired by the Expanses of Central Park, New York, and Hyde Park, London’

‘Urban spaces have been my preferred subjects for a long time, but I also want to look at other themes like culture and attachment,’ says Crestani.

Aurum Towers: ‘Usher in a Magnificent Lifestyle’

The aim of Bad City Dreams was to show the aspirational element of India’s urbanisation.

Fairwealth Breeze Homes: ‘Podium Living, 85% Green Area’

‘Gurgaon is a paradigm for the new Indian city: entirely privatised with no public space, says Crestani. ‘It’s an image as much as a place.’

Arëte: ‘Twin Level Supersize Clubbing Zone Spread Over 12,000 Square Feet’

Crestani’s project set out to contrast the reality of urban life with the glossy images used to sell it.

Klock Tower: ‘Satisfy Your Longing for a Home Close to Heaven’

‘My interest was in those who made up the majority of Gurgaon’s population,’ he says.

Casa Bella: ‘An Innovation Defined By Passion’

Bad City Dreams will also be exhibited at the Influences Indiennes photo festival in Beaucouzé, from 25 May-24 June.