'The exploration of the remains of the former German Democratic Republic. Destruction. Freedom. Destruction. Freedom. Self-Exploration. Love. Five years.' - DECAY is a fine art documentary about my journey of five years through several abandoned construction sides in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR). The book has been handprinted, hand-sewn and is protected by steel sheets.
Hand-swen steel-cover of the 'Decay' book by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Introduction-page of the 'Decay' book by the artist Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Abandoned airport as shown in the 'Decay' book by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Soldier-statue and old pictures, documented by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Abandoned military signs and halls, captured by the photographer Tobias Ahlbrecht in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR).
Green Staircase-Spiral, captured by the photographer Tobias Ahlbrecht in the former German Democratic Republic (GDR); image also shown in Enjoyyourcamera magazine.
Lostplace-Photos of abandoned hallways, taken by artist Tobias Ahlbrecht for his 'Decay' Book.
Old Russian graffiti, photographed by artist Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Pictures of old ballrooms, found by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Photos of abandoned industry ruins, photos by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Military watch point Teufelsberg in Berlin, captured by Tobias Ahlbrecht for his photo-book 'Decay'.
Tank inside a pool, found and photographed by Tobias Ahlbrecht inside a lost place for 'Decay'.
Light and Shadow in a hallway, captured by Tobias Ahlbrecht as part of his 'Decay' Series.
Ballerina Shoes and a wound staircase,  foto by artist Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Footsteps on ash, photo by artist Tobias Ahlbrecht for Decay.
Old TV and hotel-room inside a lost place, visted and photographed by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Old magazine 'Neues Deutschland' among telefone and graffiti, photo by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Painted face falling of the wall, captured by Tobias Ahlbrecht inside a lost place for Decay book.
gas mask and bones, seen and imaged by Tobias Ahlbrecht.
Several ripped posters inside a lost place.
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