Nature reserve or theme park?

"Nature as a Museum," by Ilkka Halso.

Photo: Ilkkah Halso

The images of Finnish artist Ilkka Halso capture the merging of two realities: the natural and the constructed worlds. In this picture from Halso’s “Nature as a Museum” series, a silent, untouched ecosystem and a rowdy tourist attraction share the same space. We can walk through the pristine landscape or go for a joyride on a rollercoaster. Which will it be?