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It takes a modicum of courage to publish photographic self-portraits, however when said photographs are taken in the nude and in abandoned industrial ruins beneath street level the main concern shifts from "which is the more flattering side of my body?" to "I hope I don't get stabbed".

With that in mind meet Miru Kim a provocatively rare artist who possesses creativity and courage in equal measure. Her Modus Operandi is to find abandoned and derelict urban environments, set up her camera, take off her clothes and take eerie self-portraits in places even Superman jacked on amphetamines would think twice about stepping foot in. Amazing...

Check out the below video where Kim discusses her work, courtesy of that time-sucking well of inspiration TED.

My Modern Metropolis

 
 
Posted on March 29, 2009 at 8:05pm by Ash.
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Nick - freelance designer - Mar 30, 2009 at 03:22pm
well, you would have to hope her tetanus shots were up to date...

there is some really nasty stuff you can catch in those places too. That's not to mention the vermin, the druggies and the like. 
kookyknut - Mar 31, 2009 at 05:27pm
what a beautiful set of images... definitely worth the risk of tetanus 

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