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‘Zimmers of Southall’
– 144pp including 114 photos
– Hardback cover
– Photography and text by Hark1karan
– Design, layout, and sequencing by Friederike Huber
– Hardback cover designed by Raj Dhunna (@rajdraws)
– Dimensions: 26.5cm x 21.5cm x 2.3cm
– First Edition, October 2024
– Copies: 600
– ISBN: 978-1-80068-601-4

Zimmers of Southall is a documentary photobook delving into the rich layers of Panjabi culture in West London and a new way of capturing modern Britain.

Zimmers of Southall will be Hark1karan’s 3rd self-published book after PIND and KISAAN. Captured between 2019 and 2024, Zimmers of Southall is a photo book by Hark1karan, that offers a deeply personal exploration of the culture and evolving landscape of Southall, West London, and life in modern Britain.

The book captures the intricate layers of Southall through images of tradition, faith, caste, grassroots protest, relationships, and city life. It documents how ideas and cultures are not fixed to one place but adapt and evolve over time, reflecting the dynamic nature of modern British life. As a first-generation Londoner, Hark1karan uses photography to extend their lived experience into a broader conversation about tradition, adaptation and the fluidity of cultural expression. “For me, the photographs are an extension of my lived experience,” says Hark1karan. “The book is a conversation with those who have similar backgrounds and those outside the culture who find something relatable in the story. It’s about more than just cars; it’s about how communities adapt and thrive.”

The project has resonated widely, with Zimmers of Southall being showcased in prestigious venues such as the Venice Biennale, the Barbican, ICA, V&A, and Harvard University. The series has been particularly embraced by the people of West London, who see their own stories reflected in the work.