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Brazil-Social-Shantytown-Regularization
Gaily painted houses at Rocinha shantytown on December 14, 2011 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. After the pacification of the shantytown, retaken from the drug traffickers gangs barely one month ago, Rios municipality has begun regularizing the neighborhood, naming the streets and numbering the buildings, allowing its inhabitants to be reached by the post. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON
/ AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOPHE SIMON
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A2 (59.4 x 42cm) Poster Print
Bring vibrant storytelling to your walls with Media Storehouse's Poster Prints featuring the evocative image "Brazil-Social-Shantytown-Regularization" by Christophe Simon from Agence France-Presse (AFP). Witness the transformation of Rocinha shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as gaily painted houses emerge after the successful pacification efforts, driving away the drug traffickers just one month prior (December 14, 2011). This captivating poster print is a testament to the resilience and spirit of the community and is an inspired addition to any space in your home or office. Order yours today and begin your collection of compelling visual narratives.
A2 Poster (59.4 x 42cm, 23.4" x 16.5" inches) printed on 170gsm Satin Poster Paper. Securely packaged, rolled and inserted into a strong mailing tube and shipped tracked. Poster Prints are of comparable archival quality to our Photographic prints, they are simply printed on thinner Poster Paper. Whilst we only use Photographic Prints in our frames, you can frame Poster Prints if they are carefully supported to prevent sagging over time.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 59.4cm x 39.4cm (23.4" x 15.5")
Estimated Product Size is 59.4cm x 42cm (23.4" x 16.5")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print captures the vibrant transformation of Rocinha shantytown in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Painted in an array of cheerful colors, the houses stand as a testament to the recent pacification efforts carried out by Rios municipality. Just one month after being retaken from drug trafficker gangs, this once chaotic and lawless neighborhood is now undergoing regularization. The municipality has taken significant steps towards improving the lives of Rocinha's inhabitants. Streets have been named and buildings numbered, allowing for better navigation and accessibility within the community. This newfound organization also enables residents to receive mail and packages, connecting them with essential services that were previously out of reach. Photographer Christophe Simon beautifully captures this momentous change through his lens. The image exudes hope and resilience as it showcases a community on its path towards progress. The gaily painted houses symbolize not only physical revitalization but also a renewed sense of pride among Rocinha's residents. Through this photograph, we witness how urban development can bring about positive social change. It serves as a reminder that even in challenging circumstances, communities can come together to create brighter futures for themselves. As Rio de Janeiro continues its journey towards growth and inclusivity, images like these inspire us all to believe in the power of transformation.
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