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Shrebergärtn (People 2014, by Helio Hickl) - Swiss Press Award

Three generations. Francesco and Hanna Schweizer have been tending their garden for 27 years. Their daughter
Three generations. Francesco and Hanna Schweizer have been tending their garden for 27 years. Their daughter
Photo / People
2014

Shrebergärtn

Helio Hickl

Melting pot of allotment gardens: A place where nature thrives, where more than 15 nations live peacefully together in close quarters, and where it also contributes to the social well-being of an entire city. Utopia? Not at all. Amriswil's allotment gardens are just such a place. Photojournalist Helio Hickl immersed himself in this unique world within the world throughout the summer, capturing many personalities, making remarkable acquaintances, and even gaining new friends.

Amriswil TG

Photo / People
2014

Helio Hickl

Melting pot of allotment gardens: A place where nature thrives, where more than 15 nations live peacefully together in close quarters, and where it also contributes to the social well-being of an entire city. Utopia? Not at all. Amriswil's allotment gardens are just such a place. Photojournalist Helio Hickl immersed himself in this unique world within the world throughout the summer, capturing many personalities, making remarkable acquaintances, and even gaining new friends.

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