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"Built on sand" is a research-based photographic project by Marcin Piekalkiewicz (PL/NL), in which he examines the social, environmental, and spatial effects of rapid real estate development in Malta. Inspired by Henri Lefebvre’s ideas, the project looks at how capitalism survives by producing and constantly reshaping space. But economic growth, while often celebrated,(...)
June 2026
Marcin Pierkalkiewicz: Built on sand. On Malta's construction boom
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$60.00
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Summary:
"Built on sand" is a research-based photographic project by Marcin Piekalkiewicz (PL/NL), in which he examines the social, environmental, and spatial effects of rapid real estate development in Malta. Inspired by Henri Lefebvre’s ideas, the project looks at how capitalism survives by producing and constantly reshaping space. But economic growth, while often celebrated, comes with significant, hidden, costs.