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Council Slum
circa 1977: Graffiti painted onto a wall in front of a council housing block. (Photo by Evening Standard/Getty Images)
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Evening Standard
Media ID 11969194
1970 1979 Apartment Architecture And Art Barbed Wire Block Civilian Garbage Government Graffiti Homelessness Painting Placard Poverty Resident Slum Social Issues Wall
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.
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 39.6cm x 25.8cm (15.6" x 10.2")
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.
Council Slum (circa 1977) - A Powerful Snapshot of Urban Desolation
EDITORS COMMENTS
. This photo print, captured by Evening Standard/Getty Images, takes us back to a gritty era in urban history. The image showcases a council housing block adorned with graffiti that tells the story of social issues plaguing the community. Barbed wire ominously lines the top of the wall, symbolizing both physical and metaphorical barriers faced by its residents. The landscape format emphasizes the vastness of this slum area, while the absence of people allows us to focus solely on the architecture and art before us. The dilapidated state of the building serves as a stark reminder of poverty and homelessness prevalent during that time. Litter scattered around further highlights neglect and desperation within this environment. Amidst it all, bold graffiti messages demand attention - expressions from disillusioned voices seeking change or simply leaving their mark on an unforgiving world. This archival photograph not only captures a moment frozen in time but also sheds light on government policies failing its civilians. It serves as a poignant reminder that art can be born out of adversity, giving voice to those who often go unheard. As we gaze upon this thought-provoking image, we are compelled to reflect upon societal challenges still present today. It stands as a testament to resilience amidst struggle while urging us to address ongoing issues surrounding poverty and inequality.
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