PHOTOS: 1 Beach, Litter from 42 Countries

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Artist Alejandro Durán traveled to the shores of Sian Ka’an, Mexico’s largest federally-protected reserve, to document the ongoing plastic pollution problem in his series “Washed Up.” Over many visits starting in February 2010, Durán built color-based, site-specific sculptures. Durán has identified products washed ashore from 42 nations on six continents.

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Algas, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Algas, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Mar, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Mar, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Fruta Negra, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Fruta Negra, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Nubes 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Nubes 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Derrame, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

Derrame, 2010 by Alejandro Durán

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  1. Desirée EchelonBeliever Flowers

    posted on December 16th, 2011 at 12:57 am

    Insanity people. Seriously, what do some people think...if I may even use the word think.

  2. Museum of Litter

    posted on December 16th, 2011 at 9:19 pm

    GREAT work. Sad (but important) statement! Thanks, Alejandro, for the work you're doing!

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