New special exhibition at the Dortmund Nature Museum
For thousands of years, man has been spreading across the earth and reshaping his habitat. He even builds cities on water and in the desert, smoldering industrial areas continue to expand, and mining opens gaping wounds in the earth's crust. In many areas, the earth appears as a vast garden with wide meadows and fields laid out in geometric patterns. And the view from a distance of 480 to 680 kilometers always creates a fascinating effect.
The exhibition takes visitors on a journey around the world, taking in well-known locations such as New York and Venice as well as many places that have rarely been seen before. From settlements sinking into the sand of the Sahara to the remote, icy edges of the Arctic. From the world's largest diamond mine to the world's tallest building, the examples range from the tireless pursuit of improving living conditions to power and wealth.
It is not man himself who is visible in the photographs, but the result of his creative intervention on earth. This look at unknown and fascinating details of our living environment illustrates the role of humans as part of the Earth system, but also how important it is to treat our habitat with care.
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