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Bunkers. 1960s. Korce. Albania
Republic of Albania. Korce. Concrete bunkers built in the 1960s by order of Enver Hoxha (1908-1985)
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Albania Albanian Bunker Bunkers Communism Communist Concrete Conflict Enver Hoxha Korce Minister Prime Protection Secretary Vegetation
Medium 18" Cushion (46x46cm)
18"x18" (46x46cm) Fibre filled cushion with a plush soft feel. Your choice of image fills the front, with a stone coloured faux suede back. Flat sewn concealed white zip.
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative photograph captures the haunting landscape of Korce, Albania in the 1960s, during the height of communist leader Enver Hoxha's (1908-1985) regime. The image showcases the vast expanse of concrete bunkers that were constructed throughout the city and the surrounding countryside as part of Hoxha's defense strategy against perceived external threats. The concrete structures, some of which are still standing today, were built during a time of heightened Cold War tensions and serve as a testament to the paranoia and militarization that characterized the Albanian Communist Party under Hoxha's leadership. The photograph offers a glimpse into a bygone era, with the trees and vegetation slowly reclaiming the land around the bunkers. The mountains in the background add to the sense of isolation and remoteness, while the absence of people in the image underscores the eerie stillness that enveloped the region during this period. The concrete bunkers, now in various states of decay and ruin, stand as a reminder of the complex and often tumultuous history of Albania in the 20th century. Enver Hoxha, who served as the President and Prime Minister of Albania from 1946 until his death in 1985, was a controversial figure who ruled with an iron fist. His authoritarian regime was marked by widespread human rights abuses, economic isolation, and a cult of personality that elevated him to near-divine status. The construction of the concrete bunkers was just one of many controversial policies that defined his tenure as the leader of Albania.
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