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Canvas Print : Commuter leaves closed metro station during 24-hour metro strike in Athens
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Commuter leaves closed metro station during 24-hour metro strike in Athens
A commuter comes out of a closed metro station during a 24-hour metro strike in Athens January 17, 2012. Striking Greek workers brought the Athens metro to a standstill on Tuesday and kept ferries docked to protest against austerity as the countrys lenders visited Athens to try to avert a disorderly debt default. REUTERS/John Kolesidis(GREECE - Tags: CIVIL UNREST POLITICS BUSINESS TRANSPORT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - GM1E81H1C7201
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30"x20" (76x51cm) Canvas Print
Experience the raw emotion and grit of a historic moment with our Canvas Print of 'Commuter leaves closed metro station during 24-hour metro strike in Athens' by John Kolesidis from Reuters Images. This captivating image, taken during the Athens metro strike in January 2012, showcases a commuter's determination in the face of adversity. Add this inspiring and thought-provoking piece to your home or office decor, and bring the story behind it to life with the vibrant colors and textured finish of our premium canvas prints.
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.
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Estimated Product Size is 76.2cm x 50.8cm (30" x 20")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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In this powerful image captured by John Kolesidis, a commuter is seen leaving a closed metro station during a 24-hour strike in Athens on January 17,2012. The photograph serves as a poignant representation of the civil unrest and political turmoil that gripped Greece during its financial crisis. As striking Greek workers brought the Athens metro to a standstill, this lone commuter emerges from the deserted underground station. The empty platform and closed gates symbolize the disruption caused by austerity measures imposed on the country. With lenders visiting Athens to prevent an impending debt default, tensions were high and protests intensified. The photo encapsulates both frustration and resilience. Despite facing adversity, this determined individual refuses to be deterred by the strike's impact on public transportation. Their determination to carry on with their daily routine amidst chaos speaks volumes about the human spirit's ability to adapt and persevere in challenging times. Kolesidis' composition effectively captures not only the physical emptiness of the metro station but also reflects upon broader themes of social unrest, economic instability, and political discontentment prevalent at that time in Greece. This snapshot freezes a moment in history when citizens stood up against austerity measures while international lenders sought solutions for an orderly resolution of Greece's mounting debt crisis.
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