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Tokyo Genso, a Tokyo-based illustrator released a fascinating compendium of artwork that displays a post-apocalyptic Tokyo devoid of humans and taken over by nature. Published in May when the emergency measures were still in place, one couldn't have thought of better timing.
All pictures TOKYO GENSO / Geijutsu Shinbunsha (click to enlarge):
Asakusa
National Diet Building
Ginza
Rainbow Bridge
Shibuya Scramble / 109
Shinjuku
Shinjuku Skyline
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov. Building
Tokyo Genso's Artbook on Amazon (no affiliate link):
Amazon product ASIN 4875865848
The global pandemic has inspired some artists around the world to work on projects reflecting the anxiety and isolation of life under lockdown in recent months. Others, however, have found inspiration in the tranquillity that descended on the country's cities when businesses closed and people generally observed the government requests to stay at home. The streets were quiet, the air was clean. Oblivious to human woes, nature went about its business. Here in Tokyo, the cherry blossoms, azaleas and hydrangea went through their regular life cycles one by one, reminding us of nature's resilience. An artist going by the moniker Tokyo Genso has taken this sentiment to another level, publishing a book of illustrations that show prominent landmarks in the capital in various states of decay that have been reclaimed by nature.
Illustrator Tokyo Genso presents images of a deserted capital that have never looked more timely
The global pandemic has inspired some artists around the world to work on projects reflecting the anxiety and isolation of life under lockdown in recent months. Others, however, have found inspiration in the tranquility that descended on the country’s cities when businesses closed and people...
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All pictures TOKYO GENSO / Geijutsu Shinbunsha (click to enlarge):
Asakusa
National Diet Building
Ginza
Rainbow Bridge
Shibuya Scramble / 109
Shinjuku
Shinjuku Skyline
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Metropolitan Gov. Building
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Tokyo Genso's Artbook on Amazon (no affiliate link):
Amazon product ASIN 4875865848