WorkSpace Canada
The photo documentary WorkSpace Canada is Martin Weinhold's most ambitious work of art. The project’s goal is an overall picture of our contemporary world of work and a portrait of Canada. Since 2006 the photographer is covering the country's provinces and territories, constantly adding new areas and occupational fields to complement the collection. In 2024 the mission shall be accomplished. The project is inspired by the work of political theorist Hannah Arendt. In her book The Human Condition she distinguishes between labour, work and action as important elements for the realization of our human capacities. WorkSpace Canada examines the individual choices people make in a world where most of us are bound to gainful employment, and where all of us have to face a limited life time in which we make our dreams come true.
In 2021 a project offspring was born, called Work-Life in Canada: Portraits of continuity and change in the meaning of work. Previous protagonists are being revisited for a second portrait and interviewed about their work life biography by experienced sociology field researchers. Main partner for this new venture is the University of Alberta.
Currently the collection contains nearly 4,500 photographs, featuring Canadians from all provinces and Nunavut. WorkSpace Canada is an independent documentary project of photographer and author Martin Weinhold.
Selected press publications: The Globe and Mail (2016), CBC Saskatchewan (2017), mare (2018, German)
Artsfile Magazine (2018), Alberta Views (2020)