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Rubbish tip Zabbeleen children, Cairo
Zabbaleen children on the rubbish tips of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt Date: circa 1995
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Media ID 19534621
© 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
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 26.5cm (15.6" x 10.4")
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.
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This evocative photograph captures the daily reality of childhood in the Zabbeleen community of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt, during the 1990s. The image portrays a group of young children, clad in tattered clothing and wearing protective masks, as they sort through the mountains of trash at the local rubbish tip. The air is thick with smoke and the stench of decaying waste fills the scene. The Zabbeleen, also known as the "garbage people," have lived in this community for generations, making a living by scavenging and recycling the waste of Cairo's residents. The children, often starting from a young age, learn the trade from their parents and elders, sorting through the rubbish to extract valuable materials that can be sold for a meager income. Despite the harsh conditions, the children in this photograph display a sense of determination and resilience. They work tirelessly, sifting through the filth to find items that can be salvaged and reused. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the poverty and hardships faced by many children in developing countries, and the innovative ways in which communities adapt to survive. The image also highlights the importance of recycling and the potential for sustainable solutions to the growing problem of waste management. The Zabbeleen's work, though often carried out under difficult circumstances, plays a crucial role in reducing the amount of waste that ends up in landfills and helps to minimize the environmental impact of Cairo's burgeoning population. This photograph is a powerful testament to the human spirit and the ingenuity of communities in the face of adversity. It offers a glimpse into the lives of the Zabbeleen children and the challenges they face, while also shedding light on the potential for positive change through recycling and sustainable waste management practices.
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