"The World’s Longest City (2024)" is a documentary photo series capturing symbolic urban imagery to question Perth’s rapid suburban expansion. Recognized as the world’s longest city, Perth exemplifies the consequences of unchecked urban sprawl. The series shows what urban sprawl looks like at ground level, highlighting questionable urban planning and environmental degradation. Through a documentary approach, Cunningham’s work sheds light on the environmental costs and broader implications of a city designed for expansion rather than human-centered efficiency. These photographs invite reflection on the priorities and values shaping Perth’s urban growth.
