Many people get to know North Korea through the opinions of visitors, various books, the Internet and the media, as well as gloomy photos of large blocks, buildings and boulevards. But what happens if we also enter the interior of these rooms and take a closer look?
From the big ones boulevard to colorful architecture in the premises of North Korea, reminiscent of an imposing stage – Pyongyang, the capital of North Korea, was wiped off the map by bombing in during the Korean War, but the city is 65 years later began to get a new life. The complete reconstruction of Pyongyang is taking place according to the vision of their leader, who uses architecture as a way exercising power and control. The building's slogan reads:let's turn the whole country into a socialist fairy tale“.
In the new book Taschen, published by journalist Oliver Wainwright, offers a rare insight into “kingdom". A book titled 'Inside North Korea' shows readers an architectural journey behind the closed doors of the most hidden country in the world. With photographs, as Wainwright says, he wanted offer an insight into the North Korean archipelago, which is in pastel colors.
Around 300 photos shows the scenes behind the big ones stone facades in the country, and they are the most stunning luxurious wonder worlds in dazzling color palettes.
Picture gallery - Socialist fairy tale
More information:
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