Filth Collection (page 2)

"Filth: A Historical Journey Through the Depths of Dirt" Step back in time to 1848, as we witness the Dirty Father Thames, a symbol of pollution and degradation

Filth Collection: The London Bathing Season, filthy River Thames

The London Bathing Season, filthy River Thames
The London Bathing Season cartoon. The figure of Father Thames, filthy and carrying a dead cat, a bent kettle, and other detritus from the river, beckons to a small boy on the quayside, " Come

Filth Collection: A young, hypothetical planet around a cool star

A young, hypothetical planet around a cool star
This artists conception shows a young, hypothetical planet around a cool star. A soupy mix of potentially life-forming chemicals can be seen pooling around the base of the jagged rocks

Filth Collection: Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b / w photo)

Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF275638 Satirical Cartoon about the Southwark Water Company, 1832 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Edwards)

Filth Collection: Stone sculpture of Tlazolteotl at the British Museum. Huastec, Postclassical, AD

Stone sculpture of Tlazolteotl at the British Museum. Huastec, Postclassical, AD 900-1521 From Mexico. Tlazolteotl, an earth goddess also associated with filth and carnal sin

Filth Collection: Industrial waste C018 / 0055

Industrial waste C018 / 0055
Industrial waste in yard of tanker cleaning works

A London dust-yard
A pig rummages in a London dust-yard, while a man digs through the rubbish and women sieve the dust hoping to find things of value

Polluted London Water
THE CITY NARCISSUS Punch accuses Londons officials of being too self-satisfied to realise the danger to the the citys health from the polluted water of the Thames

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"Filth: A Historical Journey Through the Depths of Dirt" Step back in time to 1848, as we witness the Dirty Father Thames, a symbol of pollution and degradation. The once majestic river reduced to a cesspool. Traveling across continents, our next stop takes us to Cairo, Egypt in 1911. Here we encounter the Zabbaleen of Mokattam, resilient waste collectors who make their living amidst mountains of filth. Fast forward to 1615 and enter The Collectors Office by Pieter Brueghel the Younger. This painting offers a glimpse into society's fascination with collecting refuse during an era when cleanliness was far from commonplace. During World War II, dysentery and diarrhea were grave concerns for soldiers. A chilling poster reminds us of the perils faced on battlefields due to unsanitary conditions. Venturing further east, we find ourselves in South East Asia where an Asian water buffalo wallows contently in mud. Nature's way of finding solace amidst dirt becomes evident as this creature revels in its muddy sanctuary. Returning closer to home, a cartoon depicts the Thames and Lea Rivers under attack due to their filthy state. Satirical yet thought-provoking imagery highlights society's negligence towards environmental preservation. Intriguingly dark is Crimes and Punishments' special edition cover from March 1902 depicting a policeman striking a man with a bottle inside a police station—a stark reminder that even those meant to uphold order can succumb to filthiness within themselves. Unveiling ancient beliefs brings us face-to-face with Tlazolteotl, goddess of spiritual uncleanliness and guilty pleasures. Her ceramic form encapsulates humanity's struggle between purity and indulgence throughout history. Transitioning into artistry reveals Chestnut Seller; an etching capturing vibrant colors showcasing life amid urban grime—an ode to resilience found within everyday struggles.