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Framed Print : Rubbish tip Zabbaleen children, Cairo
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Rubbish tip Zabbaleen children, Cairo
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995
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Media ID 19534623
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
1990s 1995 Dirt Dirty Filth Filthy Labor Labour Nineties Plastic Poor Poverty Recycle Recycling Scavenger Scavenging Stench Tips Trash Waste Worker
22"x18" (58x48cm) Modern Frame
Introducing the captivating 'Rubbish Tip Zabbaleen Children' framed print from Media Storehouse, in partnership with Mary Evans Prints Online. This powerful image, taken circa 1995, captures the daily life of children in the Mokattam district of Cairo, Egypt, as they sort through the rubbish tips for valuable materials. Each framed print is meticulously crafted with high-quality materials to ensure a stunning presentation of this evocative Rights Managed photograph. Add this unique piece to your home or office decor, and start a conversation about the resilience and resourcefulness of these remarkable children. Order now and bring a piece of the world into your space.
Wood effect frame, card mounted, 16x12 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 22x18 inches (58x48cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, 40mm wide x 15mm Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.8cm (15.6" x 10.6")
Estimated Product Size is 57.9cm x 47.8cm (22.8" x 18.8")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily reality of childhood in the Mokattam rubbish tips of Cairo, Egypt, during the 1990s. The Zabbaleen community, known as the "garbage people," made their living by scavenging and sorting through the mountains of waste that the city produced. In this image, a group of children, dressed in tattered clothes and wearing protective masks, sift through the mounds of trash in search of valuable recyclables. The scene is filled with the sights, sounds, and smells of the tip: the acrid smoke rising from burning plastic, the pungent stench of decaying waste, and the constant background noise of pickaxes and shovels. The children's faces are etched with the grime and dirt of their labor, and their eyes reflect a mix of determination and exhaustion. Despite the difficult conditions, they work alongside their families, contributing to the family income and learning valuable skills that will help them survive in their community. This poignant photograph offers a glimpse into the lives of the Zabbaleen children, highlighting the resilience and resourcefulness of those living in poverty and the importance of recycling and waste management in urban areas.
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