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The Wider Image: Yugoslavias brutalist relics fascinate the Instagram generation
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The Wider Image: Yugoslavias brutalist relics fascinate the Instagram generation
Garage doors are seen outside Block 23 in an apartment neighbourhood in New Belgrade, Serbia, July 31, 2019. After World War Two socialist Yugoslavia led by Josip Broz Tito set out to reconstruct a land destroyed by fighting. Residential blocks, hotels, civic centres and monuments all made of concrete shot up across the country. REUTERS/Marko Djurica SEARCH " ARCHITECTURE DJURICA" FOR THIS STORY. SEARCH " WIDER IMAGE" FOR ALL STORIES
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Architecture Building Concrete Door Full Frame General View Object Pink Colour Red Colour Serene Unusual Urban City Garage
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This print captures the allure of Yugoslavia's brutalist relics, which have found a new fascination among the Instagram generation. The image showcases a row of garage doors outside Block 23 in an apartment neighborhood in New Belgrade, Serbia. These remnants from socialist Yugoslavia, built after World War Two under Josip Broz Tito's leadership, stand as a testament to the country's determination to rebuild itself from the ruins of war. Constructed entirely out of concrete, these residential blocks, hotels, civic centers, and monuments became iconic symbols of Yugoslavian architecture. In this particular photograph by Marko Djurica for Reuters Images, we see the creative use of color with pink and red garage doors against a backdrop of urban cityscape. The absence of people adds to the serene atmosphere captured within this frame. The photographer expertly frames this scene with a full view that highlights both the architectural beauty and unusual nature of these structures. With no commercial purpose mentioned or visible signs indicating any specific company affiliation, viewers are left to appreciate these relics solely for their aesthetic value. Djurica's lens invites us into an exploration not only of Yugoslavia's past but also prompts contemplation on how our perception and appreciation for architectural heritage has evolved over time. As we marvel at these brutalist remnants through social media platforms like Instagram today, it is evident that they continue to captivate audiences across generations.
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