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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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23"x19" (58x48cm) Premium Frame
FSC real wood frame with double mounted 16x12 print. Double mounted with white conservation mountboard. Frame moulding comprises stained composite natural wood veneers (Finger Jointed Pine) 39mm wide by 21mm thick. Archival quality Fujifilm CA photo paper mounted onto 1mm card. Overall outside dimensions are 23x19 inches (584x482mm). Rear features Framing tape to cover staples, 50mm Hanger plate, cork bumpers. Glazed with durable thick 2mm Acrylic to provide a virtually unbreakable glass-like finish. Acrylic Glass is far safer, more flexible and much lighter than typical mineral glass. Moreover, its higher translucency makes it a perfect carrier for photo prints. Acrylic allows a little more light to penetrate the surface than conventional glass and absorbs UV rays so that the image and the picture quality doesn't suffer under direct sunlight even after many years. Easily cleaned with a damp cloth. Please note that, to prevent the paper falling through the mount window and to prevent cropping of the original artwork, the visible print may be slightly smaller to allow the paper to be securely attached to the mount without any white edging showing and to match the aspect ratio of the original artwork.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 26.2cm (15.6" x 10.3")
Estimated Product Size is 58.4cm x 48.2cm (23" x 19")
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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