Is there a relationship between psychogeographical drift and street photography?

 It's a question I've asked myself since the first day I tackled this unit and the topics I chose. 

Psychogeographical drift is a concept introduced by the Situationists, a group of thinkers and artists in the 20th century.

It is, in short, an exploratory practice in which a person abandons himself to randomness and instinct, letting himself be guided by the surrounding environment to discover new perspectives and perceptions of urban space.

Psychogeographical drift has also been applied to street photography, where photographers take a similar approach, allowing the circumstances and flow of street life to guide their photography. 

The relationship between psychogeographical drift and street photography is based on spontaneity, openness to the unexpected and the ability to capture authentic and significant moments in the streets of cities.

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