The "saturation" of tourists was marked metaphorically by the apparently inoffensive beach towels brought by tourists, symbolic of the apparent choking of the delicate ecosystems of the islands. The performance was designed to call for greater regulation and control of tourism in order to protect natural resources and ecosystems and to arrive at a sustainable solution for both residents and tourists to be able to continue to enjoy the natural beauty of the Balearics.
Israel, in researching his subject and inspiring the creative process, took a job as a kitchen helper. Through this, he was able, it is said, to experience at first hand the human consequences of what are described as "savage exploitation" from tourism in the Balearics. This exploitation, he suggests, includes working more than 12 hours a day, salaries beyond any legal control and precarious working conditions.
The artist believes that sustainable tourism is possible and absolutely necessary to protect the Balearics. In his view, if "tourist exploitation" continues at its current pace, it will eventually destroy the islands' landscapes and ecosystems.
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So a Portugese geezer sits taking up space on a Mallorca beach to protest about visitors taking up space on Mallorca beaches! He could make a start by getting the first flight home.
A Portuguese artist? Complaining about foreigners? No irony there, then.
Think you'll find a 3 Euro per night tax in Rome...is that not in Italy??
I think with the hike in bedroom tax from 1.5 euros a night to 2.5 euros will cripple the Majorcan economy as people now they are being ripped off . Greece France and Italy do not fleece their holiday makers so ther will be a back lash in the next few years
his name says it all
Must be short of a story today!