The irreverent alternative masks in the photographic project that makes fun of Coronavirus psychosis

The German-Namibian designer Max Siedentopf has created a series of ironic and irreverent photos on the psychosis of Coronavirus masks

The whole world is on the alert for the spread of Coronavirus and fear and psychosis are the masters. Fortunately, there is a certain amount of irony that makes us better endure this surreal period we are experiencing. For example, Max Siedentopf, a photographer who took a series of shots on the now well-known and ubiquitous masks, took care of softening the tones.

"How to survive a deadly global virus" is the photographic project that Max Siedentopf, half German and half Namibian designer but resident in London, dedicated to the Coronavirus emergency and in particular to psychosis, not always and everywhere motivated, to wear masks (which are also ineffective in most cases).

Max tried to make fun of this situation by presenting a series of original masks made with commonly used objects and ingredients: from Nutella to orange peels, from salads to bras, even reaching sanitary napkins, plastic packs or bags and a tent! In short, an unusual assortment of home alternatives to protect yourself from COVID-19.

The irreverent alternative masks in the photographic project that makes fun of Coronavirus psychosis

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The series consists of 12 photographic portraits, each with a different mask.

Obviously, this was to be expected, not everyone appreciated the idea of Max, accused of being too provocative and insensitive towards people who risk getting sick and towards those countries (including ours) that are seeing key sectors being destroyed. economy as well as tourism.