Born in Singapore, living in London. Simon Wheatley began to take photography seriously while living in Budapest in the mid-1990s. In recent years he has focussed on marginalized urban areas, with a particular interest in the issues around regeneration and youth.He has also spent considerable time in Amsterdam where he has photographed the 'liberal' era drawing to an end.In 2005 he became a nominee member of the renown photo agency Magnum Photos.
"Maybe the most important thing I ever did was get away from England and that idea of having a career as a photojournalist. It's very competitive of course and I don't think that's a healthy environment in which to learn." - Simon Wheatley
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