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Canvas Print : Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 7
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Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt - 7
Zabbaleen of Mokattam, Cairo, Egypt. A cart pulled by three small donkeys carries rubbish and three men from the tip Date: circa 1995
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Media ID 19535813
© Philip Dunn / Mary Evans Picture Library
Burning Dirt Dirty Filth Filthy Garbage Heap Plastic Poor Poverty Recycle Recycling Refuse Rubbish Scavenger Scavenging Stench Stink Stinking Tips Trash Waste Zebaleen
30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Bring the vibrant culture of Cairo's Zabbaleen community into your home with our stunning Canvas Prints from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, depicts three men and three donkeys transporting rubbish from the tip in Mokattam, Cairo, circa 1995. The rich colors and textures of the canvas print will add depth and character to any room, making it a unique and thought-provoking addition to your decor. With our Rights Managed license from Mary Evans, you can enjoy this beautiful piece of photography with confidence, knowing that you are supporting ethical and authentic sourcing. Order now and bring a piece of the world to your walls.
Delivered stretched and ready to hang our premium quality canvas prints are made from a polyester/cotton blend canvas and stretched over a 1.25" (32mm) kiln dried knot free wood stretcher bar. Packaged in a plastic bag and secured to a cardboard insert for safe transit.
Canvas Prints add colour, depth and texture to any space. Professionally Stretched Canvas over a hidden Wooden Box Frame and Ready to Hang
Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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 the Zabbaleen community in Mokattam, a district on the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt. Circa 1995, the scene depicts three men and three small donkeys laboriously hauling a cart filled with rubbish from the tip. The Zabbaleen, also known as the Zabbalin or Zaballeen, are a group of informal waste collectors and recyclers who have lived and worked in this area for generations. The image conveys the harsh conditions and challenges faced by these individuals as they sift through the mountains of trash and filth, searching for valuable materials to recycle. The smoke and stench rising from the burning rubbish heap add to the overall sense of dirt and grime. Despite the difficult circumstances, the Zabbaleen have developed a unique and essential role in Cairo's waste management system, providing an important service that formal waste collection and recycling companies often overlook. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the complex relationship between poverty, waste, and resourcefulness. It also highlights the resilience and ingenuity of the human spirit in the face of adversity. The Zabbaleen's story is one of survival and adaptation, as they transform the city's waste into valuable resources and make a living from it. This image is a testament to their hard work and determination, offering a glimpse into their daily lives and the challenges they face in their pursuit of a better future.
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