An elegant state of decay

A Dutch photographer travels across the globe to capture deteriorating treasures

by The Week team

October 26, 2015

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Italy

The Butterfly Effect

Italy

Hidden Treasures

Belgium

Tunes of Decay

Germany

Melting Memories

Germany

Explosion of Light

Italy

Treasures

Belgium

Forces of Nature

Poland

Heavenly Light

Italy

Nightmares

Belgium

Take a Bath

Germany

Downstairs

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