In a large group of documentary photographs, Ádám Urbán provides insight into the everyday lives of people from different professions and professional collectives, revealing the social, functional, cultural, and emotional layers associated with these careers. In his long-term work, often spanning years, he does not act as a neutral observer, but rather as an insider sensitive to the internal dynamics of communities, providing a picture of the unique character of the activities taking place in institutions and workshops. In addition to depicting the physical environment of these places, he is primarily interested in the role and situation of people.
Ádám Urbán has long been studying the unique environment of flora and fauna that develops in enclosed spaces, and has worked in numerous domestic and foreign zoos and botanical gardens. Having become familiar with the diverse tasks of the National Botanical Garden in Vácrátót, he was attracted by the opportunity to present the responsible and intensive processes of scientific work. Through his relationship with the garden’s management and staff, he photographed regularly in Vácrátót for a year from 2024.
Ádám Urbán’s photographs show that the botanical garden is not just a static space, but a living, breathing world that requires constant care and attention from those who work there. In this approach, the photo series draws attention to the inseparable interdependence of plants, animals, and humans, while helping to raise awareness of the insights that come from the power of care and nurturing.