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The Series “Toy Stories” Focuses On Children Around The World Showcasing Their Toy Collections (30 Pics)
Interview With ArtistItalian photographer Gabriele Galimberti's "Toy Stories" project is a heartwarming collection of photographs that captures the joy, innocence, and wonder of childhood. For nearly two years, Galimberti traveled the globe to photograph children from over 50 countries and their favorite toys. From Texas to India, Malawi to China, Iceland to Fiji, Galimberti's portraits offer a glimpse into the lives and dreams of children around the world.
Through his lens, Galimberti shows that toys not only provide entertainment but also serve as a reflection of a child's background, family, and culture. He noticed that the children from richer countries were more possessive of their toys, while kids from poorer countries were more inclined to play with their friends outside. Regardless of their background, all children ascribe similar functions to their toys, with many believing that their toys can protect them from dangers at night. Galimberti's project is a reminder that despite the differences in culture and upbringing, the love of play and imagination is universal among children.
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Chiwa, 4 - Mchinji, Malawi
Caroline Kimber 3 years ago
What a beautiful child....they deserve all of the toys in the world!
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Maudy, 3 - Kalulushi, Zambia
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Tangawizi, 3 - Keekorok, Kenya
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Botlhe, 3 - Maun, Botswana
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Anais, 4 - Lausanne, Switzerland
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Arafa & Aisha, 5 - Bububu, Zanzibar
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Taha, 4 - Beirut, Lebanon
Mary Crawford 3 years ago
That child's toy is the world. He is happy just to be climbing on s**t
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Alessia, 3 - Castiglion Fiorentino, Italy
Joshua David 3 years ago
Am I the only one who think this kid is a vibe with her style. Like future fashionista. Them shoes.
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Noel, 5 - Dallas, Texas, USA
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Bethsaida, 4. Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Texas
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Cun Zi Yi, 3 - Chongqing, China
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Erika, 3 - Moscow, Russia
LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
I love all of her little stuffed animals. I was obsessed with my stuffed animal cat and dogs as a little girl-- I still have some of my much cherished old toys.
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Tyra, 3 - Stockholm, Sweden
Spleens the cat fan 🇵🇭 3 years ago
This is so cute on a side note I really want that circle window
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Abel, 4 - Nopaltepec, Mexico
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Giacomo, 5 - Milano, Italy
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Lina, 5 - Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
DonnerDinnerParty 3 years ago
Hopefully this means that she will be treated well within her home. The things the poor women have to endure throughout the middle east is heartbreaking
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Koloman, 3 - Vienna, Austria
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Watcharapon, 4 - Bangkok, Thailand
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Jeronimo, 4 - Bogotà, Colombia
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Elene, 5 - Tbilisi, Georgia
Joshua David 3 years ago
She looks like the mini version of every person everyone knows in any situation that will have the most questions and know everything in any situation.
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Pavel, 5 - Kiev, Ukraine
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Nico, 3 - NYC, United States
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Virginia, 4 - American Fork, Utah, USA
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Ralf, 4 - Riga, Latvia
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Aqissiaq, 6 - Ilulisaat, Greenland
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Only, 4 - Brownsville, Texas
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Keynor, 3 - Cahuita, Costa Rica
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Puput, 4 - Ubud, Bali
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Shotaro, 5 - Tokyo, Japan
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Li Yi, 5 - Shenyang, China
DaBoizMaccasRun 3 years ago
ummm... I'm slightly concerned by the amount of toy guns and weapons
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LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
Why the heck am I getting downvoting for saying something nice!? What is up with this site. BoredPanda have one of the worst troll problems I’ve ever seen.
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Lyone Fein 3 years ago
I can see why some of the children would get upset. The photographer is doing all the toy arrangement. That would upset me too. Maybe he should try letting the kids arrange their own things?
The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 3 years ago
Yes! I must have missed that part of the story (I never read those blocks of text between entries, so that's entirely on me), but if that's true I wholeheartedly agree. I would have been upset too, because I am very particular about how I expres myself to the outside world, and I imagine it would be the same for these kids.
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️️️TRAINS RIGHTS️️️️ 3 years ago
this is like super old, I swear to god I remember seeing this in like 2014
catherine scott 3 years ago
Are kids still into dinosaurs, like in the 80’s?
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LokisLilButterknife 3 years ago
Why the heck am I getting downvoting for saying something nice!? What is up with this site. BoredPanda have one of the worst troll problems I’ve ever seen.
Load More Replies... Lyone Fein 3 years ago
I can see why some of the children would get upset. The photographer is doing all the toy arrangement. That would upset me too. Maybe he should try letting the kids arrange their own things?
The Problem With Censorship Is ******* 3 years ago
Yes! I must have missed that part of the story (I never read those blocks of text between entries, so that's entirely on me), but if that's true I wholeheartedly agree. I would have been upset too, because I am very particular about how I expres myself to the outside world, and I imagine it would be the same for these kids.
Load More Replies... ️️️TRAINS RIGHTS️️️️ 3 years ago
this is like super old, I swear to god I remember seeing this in like 2014
catherine scott 3 years ago
Are kids still into dinosaurs, like in the 80’s?
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