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Paradise Inn: Photographer highlights the consequences of mass tourism in Greece

In his series Paradise Inn, photographer Marinos E. Tsagkarakis aims to highlight the consequences of massive and uncontrolled tourism development throughout his home country, Greece.

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Via direct submission. All images courtesy of the photographer

Via direct submission. All images courtesy of the photographer

Picking out what he believes to be architectural eyesores in otherwise areas of natural beauty, he said: "These effects are reflected on the constructed landscape mostly through the unregulated and shoddy architecture, the kitsch and folklore decoration, the construction and adoption of artificial elements and entertainment structures, the falsification of identity and cultural heritage, the violation of the natural environment and finally the desolation that occurs after peak season."

Born and raised in Crete, Marinos now lives in Thessaloniki. He studied contemporary photography at Stereosis Photography School and is a member of the Depression Era collective, that visually explores the urban and social landscapes of the economic crisis in Greece. To discover more of his work, visit www.marinostsagkarakis.com.

Weathered corrugated metal structures and a deteriorating snake-shaped sign on a sandy beach overlooking the sea in Greece
Weathered beige building with red Bikini Beach sign on roof and white metal staircase on sandy beach
Two weathered blue telephone booths and a faded mural of classical statues on a white-walled building entrance in Greece
Star Beach sign with a large decorative star above it overlooks the sea at sunset, with white sand and wooden railings in the foreground
Vibrant blue cocktail with yellow lemon slice, sparkler and small Finnish flag positioned on the edge of a swimming pool, symbolising tourist culture
Golden palm fronds against a vivid blue sky, shot from below looking upwards
White-railed balcony of a resort building at night with solar panel, decorative white statue with yellow flowers, and illuminated bollard lights against dark sky
Large red "WAVE CITY" sign on a hillside covered with sparse vegetation under a blue sky
Advertising billboards featuring tropical beach scenes and a Corona beer bottle positioned against a yellow building and cypress trees on a checkered patio in Greece
Abandoned swimming pool with blue tiled walls and a ladder, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and large trees in the background
Abandoned swimming pool with white walls under a dramatic twilight sky in a deserted Greek resort, highlighting tourism's architectural legacy
Abandoned white taxi station shelter with classical columns stands empty in a rural Greek landscape beneath overcast skies
Red wooden doors framing a dinosaur mural with golden lights above, illustrating kitsch tourist architecture in Marinos E. Tsagkarakis' Paradise Inn series
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