Not Collected Design born from the desire to

born from the desire to explore the relationship between images and memory and the transitory nature of human existence

personal and collective histories

was self-published in late 1996 and features a a forward by Rene Denfeld

His images capture the transition from a self-sufficient society to one shaped by industrialization and consumer culture

Not Collected Design born from the desire to"Not Collected" is an insight into local communities around Johannesburg, South Africa, just before Apartheid ended. This rare archive was found in Jeppestown district by Audrey Salmon and Lukas Birk on the back shelves of Ravi Lallas framing and poster shop. This once large establishment was a cornerstone in the area, and Ravis stories span four decades. Ravi used to develop, enlarge and frame images taken by workers whose jobs were in Jeppestown.