The word "Metropole" was first used to describe the relationship between London and the British Empire. If we go back to the 18th and 19th centuries and witness the rise and fall of the empire on which the sun never sets, it originally belonged to a very large city. The city, which is rich in history and culture, has been transformed in recent decades. In the eyes of local Londoner, photographer and writer Lewis Bush, the essence of its long history is fading almost at a rapid speed.
For example, the Battersea Power Station near the south bank of the Thames, more than fifty years after it was decommissioned, has continued to use ever-changing figures to appear on album covers (Pink Floyd, Animals, 1977), movie scenes, and videos. In the picture, after all, they still cannot escape the fate of redevelopment. After the initial foreign-funded groups bid for the use rights, the decision that was originally intended to be used for land development and use is now being moved towards As the planning of public space progresses, it is hoped that it will become a complex semi-open area through integration with regional landscapes; it cannot be denied that even such a landmark scenery that has been included in the World Heritage Watch List has Under the strong hand of capitalism, economic interests were still given top priority. Although it has been temporarily spared from the catastrophic sequelae caused by liberalism, what about other places?
Especially in this series of photos, most of the locations are concentrated in the center of London, especially in the economic district. Looking at these chaotic and nightmare-like blurry photos one by one, it can be imagined that the city is in a vulnerable position. How should ordinary people strike a balance between government decisions and their own economic needs? Through the continuous whitewashing of social movements, perhaps even Londoners with deep cultural heritage have been confused and confused. Is urban reconstruction really a means of preserving and reproducing history and culture, or is it just another magic trick that embodies capitalism!
In my opinion, it may be relatively appropriate to use irony to understand it, but at the same time, I lament the inequality, unevenness and even injustice that exist in every corner of the world today. It’s no surprise that through photos with multiple exposure technology, we can still find angles and images that we usually don’t perceive. I just hope that this fade away phenomenon can gradually slow down and allow us to retain it longer. Take some time to describe the unfinished scenery of my hometown in my heart.
