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Discarded TV a071519
A discarded television beside a row of four dustbins outside a house in Kentish Town, Camden, Greater London. Photographed by John Gay. Historic England is the public body that champions and protects England's historic places. © Historic England Archive
Media ID 15045910
Filename: aa071519.jpg
Size: 4342 x 4358 (9.7MB)
Date: 24th May 2018
Source: Historic England
Credit: Historic England Archive
Copyright Status: Copyrighted Work
Urgency (1-8) 5=normal: 5
Source: Historic England Archive
Owner URL: images.historicenglandservices.org.uk
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This print titled "Discarded TV a071519" captures the essence of urban decay and consumerism in modern society. The image showcases a forgotten television set, left abandoned beside a row of four dustbins outside a house in Kentish Town, Camden, Greater London. Photographed by the talented John Gay, this detailed shot highlights the stark contrast between technological progress and its inevitable obsolescence. The discarded TV serves as a poignant reminder of our ever-changing world, where yesterday's cutting-edge technology quickly becomes today's rubbish. The composition is strikingly thought-provoking; it invites viewers to reflect on the consequences of our throwaway culture. As we gaze upon this forsaken appliance amidst piles of refuse, we are prompted to question our own consumption habits and their impact on both the environment and ourselves. John Gay's keen eye for detail allows us to appreciate every aspect of this scene – from the cracked screen reflecting fragments of light to the worn-out buttons that once controlled endless hours of entertainment. Through his lens, he captures not only an object but also an entire narrative about human desires and aspirations. In preserving this moment through photography, Historic England provides us with an opportunity to contemplate how material possessions shape our lives and ultimately end up as mere remnants in time.
