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Popma saw nature impoverish with sorrow, and the landscape deteriorate. He detested the way in which “space” is viewed today. Vast fields, grassy meadows and highly domed vistas are heritage for the artist to look after. However, the vast Frisian landscape is increasingly seen as space that can be filled in more closely. Project developers prey on beautiful spots on the waterfront, cities stick spacious residential areas to their residential core and agricultural areas are also losing more and more of their authentic character.