passerby is an ongoing photographic and oral archive documenting women—inviting reflection on womanhood, revealing what is often overlooked.

Since 2015, passersby from all over the world have welcomed photographer Clémence Polès Farhang into their homes, offering honest looks into their lives—the unconventional paths, mistakes, and small victories—as well as their book, film, and music libraries. Conceived from Clémence's curiosity about the women she encountered while people-watching, passerby was born from wanting to hear from the people who sat beside her on the subway, from those who served her coffee or passed her on the sidewalk. She set out to broaden the scope of typical media portrayals, asking the women she saw if she could come over and take their picture.

TEAM

Clémence Polès Farhang, photographer & creative director

Meghan Racklin, managing editor

Lizzie Racklin, partnerships & community lead

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For inquiries, please email: info@passerbyarchive.com