Our Legacy. Trash

It is no secret that millions of tons of trash are produced worldwide every day. This alarming reality has become normal for many of us, and we often fail to fully grasp the consequences of our consumption habits. In this photo series, I decided to recreate world-famous works of art, deliberately incorporating remnants of waste.

This creative approach aims to draw attention to an urgent question: What will we leave behind for the world, if not trash?

The idea behind this photo project is to highlight the connection between art and environmental awareness. Works of art are often expressions of beauty, creativity, and cultural heritage. However, if we fail to actively combat the growing tide of waste, there is a danger that these masterpieces will one day be overshadowed by the remnants of our throwaway society. Imagine the trash we produce daily invading the hallowed halls of museums and encroaching on the masterpieces of the past.

With this project, I aim to raise awareness of the pressing issue of waste and encourage people to reflect. What will our legacy be if we continue to handle our resources so carelessly? Will future generations live in a world defined by our excess and neglect? Or can we collectively bring about change that allows us to protect our environment while preserving the beauty of art?

I hope my work not only inspires awe but also prompts us to reflect on our own behavior and take action. It is up to us to take responsibility for our planet and leave behind a legacy characterized not by trash but by sustainability and respect for nature.

Country
City
Picture Year
Photographer
Talents
Sasha Mingia
Paris
A series of photographs taken by the artist in Paris is paired with personal diary entries written on the same day as the images. The project explores inner adaptation, loneliness, vulnerability, and self-observation in a new city, where the artist strives to preserve her identity.
Nika Pailodze
Tbilisi
In the highlands of Adjara, during the summer, people move to the alpine zones with their cattle for grazing. They often take their young children along. While it's partly a time of rest, the children also help with various tasks. They wake up early to assist in driving the cattle to pasture. I…
Federico Torretti
Milan
Machine-generated imagery, future projections of a marginalised mankind. Cold technology contrasts with the warmth of physical touch, endless fields of inhospitable space. In a fragile space between these two worlds, lies a reality that no longer recognises itself. One's living space becomes an…
Sven Delaye
Questembert
This photograph, titled "Between the Lines," was captured in a museum in Mexico The concept of being "between the lines" is both literal and figurative in this composition. The guide here becomes part of the story—simultaneously observer and participant—mirroring how museums let us step into…