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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida’s Big Bend is one of the last truly natural places in the state. It’s not Disney World. It’s not South Beach. This is where people go to hunt alligators, fish for tarpon and search for scallops in the shallow waters. On Wednesday, it became the bull’s-eye of a major hurricane.
The Big Bend is where the peninsula merges into the Panhandle, just southeast of the capital, Tallahassee, and well north of the Tampa metro area. Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning near Keaton Beach in the lightly populated region as a high-end Category 3 hurricane, becoming the first major storm to hit the Big Bend region since Hurricane Easy in 1950, according to the National Hurricane Center.
This is where people go to appreciate nature and be left alone.
“The counties of Florida’s Nature Coast believe that many people — our residents, and those who travel here from far away — think having a good time involves more than expensive restaurants, theme parks, and crowded beaches,” a website devoted to the region says.
“When you want to get away, we have what you’re looking for. Forests to explore, blackwater rivers and crystal clear spring-fed streams to paddle, secluded spots to camp, and trails to ride and hike,” the website says. The counties in the region have more than 1 million acres (465,000 hectares) of unspoiled land.
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee called Idalia “an unprecedented event” since no major hurricanes on record have ever passed through the bay abutting the Big Bend region.
Since human beings dwelled in caves, art has been a part of our species’ rich and storied history. It transcends cultures and generations, serving as a universal language through which we communicate emotions, ideas, and human experiences.
Throughout history, art has helped shape societies, reflected cultural shifts of the time, and inspired real change. Its influence extends far beyond mere aesthetics, even capturing the attention of the world’s wealthiest collectors who see art as more than an expression of creativity but as a valuable investment as well.
Whether you’re looking to celebrate art for its beauty and transformative power or you’re a savvy investor seeking to obtain a prized piece for your collection, the world’s top art fairs provide an irresistible opportunity to immerse yourself in some of the best humanity has to offer.
A dry plain of alkaline mud is anodized by desert minerals into a celestial nebula of iridescent hues. The gold and indigo of the cracked causeway mimic the reptilian fauna that call these barren wastes their home. Fine Art Limited Edition of 100.
Art Basel Switzerland
Founded in 1970, Art Basel Switzerland is one of the most well-known and prestigious art fairs around the world. Held annually in Basel, Switzerland, this fair showcases over 200 premier galleries and nearly 5,000 artists from five unique continents.
For collectors, curators, and art enthusiasts, there are few better opportunities to immerse yourself in the latest the global art scene has to offer. The next Art Basel Switzerland event will be held June 13th – 16th, 2024.
ARCO Madrid | International Contemporary Art Fair
Spain’s International Contemporary Art Fair – first held in 1982 – has been established over the years as one of the best global platforms for exhibiting and experiencing cutting-edge art. ARCO Madrid places a strong emphasis on curatorial innovation and promoting lesser-known or emerging artists. Since its inception, it has facilitated greater cultural exchange and fostered the growth of the contemporary art scene in and around Spain. The next ARCO Madrid event runs from June 6th through October 3rd, 2024.
Transform your space with Aaron Reed’s luxury fine art photography print, Embers, from his Panoramic Wall Art collection. Order yours today! Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.
Frieze London | Frieze Masters
Initiated in 2003, Frieze London has rapidly risen to prominence as one of the leading art fairs in Europe. Its focus on contemporary art and dynamic, curated exhibitions make it a must-see for collectors and art enthusiasts alike.
Frieze London also includes Frieze Masters, which “offers a unique contemporary perspective on thousands of years of art history, from collectible objects to significant masterpieces from the ancient era and Old Masters to the late 20th century.” The next Frieze London & Frieze Masters event will be held October 11th – 15th, 2023.
Masterpiece London Art Fair
Deftly combining art, antiques, and design, Masterpiece London (founded in 2010) offers an expansive range of exceptional works spanning centuries and disciplines alike. What sets it apart from other fairs is the organizers’ commitment to showcasing both historical and contemporary art.
With a beautifully curated selection of exhibitors, Masterpiece London ensures that every piece on display is of the highest caliber. This is a rich and immersive experience for art connoisseurs, and its fusion of quality and artistic genres makes it a true gem among the world’s best art fairs. Due to escalating costs and a decline in international exhibitors, MCH Group chose to cancel this event for 2023 and will be contemplating future events.
Iron columns of antique stone jut from the turquoise waters of Studlagil Canyon in Iceland. On their faces, the strange, geometric pillars bear the scars of millennia of erosion, chronicling the evolution of the very land itself. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.
FIAC, International Contemporary Art Fair
Based in Paris since 1974, FIAC, the International Contemporary Art Fair has solidified its status as one of the world’s most exciting art fairs. Renowned for its vibrant, cosmopolitan atmosphere, FIAC is a beacon of contemporary art. It attracts a global audience of collectors, gallery owners, curators, and art aficionados – offering a diversified tapestry of innovative works from both established and emerging artists.
By offering a dynamic blend of art and decadent cultural experiences, FIAC has become a crucial bridge for artists and collectors worldwide, enshrining it as a must-visit event on the global art calendar.
ART STAGE Singapore
First established in 2011, ART STAGE Singapore has become one of the preeminent art fairs in the modern era. Its significance and pivotal role in advancing Southeast Asian art and artists onto the global stage have earned ART STAGE Singapore a well-deserved reputation as a catalyst for cultural exchange and artistic innovation.
ART STAGE facilitates cross-cultural understanding and propels emerging talents into international prominence. The fair’s commitment to showcasing the best Southeast Asia has to offer has broadened the global art market’s horizons while simultaneously positioning the region as a dynamic, roiling cauldron of creative energies. ART STAGE’s impact extends far beyond the annual event itself – it continues to shape our modern era of art, creativity, and cultural dialog in our increasingly interconnected world.
The placid waters of a seaside lagoon reflect the fires of dusk along Iceland’s western coast. Suspended as if in midair, the verdant monolith of Kirkjufell sits like a forgotten ziggurat, guarding the land of auroras from the frigid waters of the Arctic. Fine Art Limited Edition of 100.
Art Dubai | International Art Fair | Dubai, UAE
Dubai has seen explosive growth and expansion in the past couple of decades which has also helped to make Art Dubai one of the most exciting art fairs on the planet due to its unique blend of culture, innovation, and dynamism. Founded in 2007, Art Dubai has become a nexus where artists, galleries, collectors, and enthusiasts converge from every corner of the globe. What sets Art Dubai apart is the organizers’ unwavering commitment to showcasing contemporary art from the Middle East, North Africa, and South Asia – regions rich in cultural diversity and artistic heritage.
In many ways, Art Dubai has become a platform for aspiring talents to shine and for established artists to explore new frontiers. The vibrant atmosphere and commitment to symbiotic cultural exchange make this a must-attend event for anyone seeking to see all the best of the best in the contemporary art world. The next Art Dubai International Art Fair will take place March 1st – 3rd, 2024.
TEFAF, New York
In 2016, TEFAF (the European Fine Art Fair) expanded to New York and swiftly established itself as one of the greatest art fairs around the world. TEFAF New York offers a curated selection of fine art, antiques, and other pieces, all meticulously vetted for their authenticity and excellence.
Collectors and connoisseurs are drawn to TEFAF for its unparalleled range of museum-qualities pieces that span various epochs and styles. When organizers brought this level of quality to the American art market, TEFAF redefined the standards for excellence and integrity. As such, this is another fair that you won’t want to miss if you’re a serious collector or even an amateur enthusiast. Its prestigiousness and organizers’ commitment to high standards solidify TEFAF New York’s status as one of the world’s greatest art fairs.
Ominous thunderclouds mix with the golden light of the setting sun producing a magnificent double rainbow rising from the top of half dome in Yosemite National Park. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.
Melbourne Art Fair, Australia
For those of you who are interested in contemporary Australian, Pacific, and Oceanic art, the Melbourne Art Fair might be right up your alley. The focus on art from the Asia-Pacific region makes the Melbourne Art Fair a vital platform for artists from this corner of the world, allowing many of them to gain international recognition and global acclaim.
The fair’s dedication to supporting local talent and fostering cultural exchange is unlike any other in the world. It offers a diverse array of artworks that reflect the region’s history and culture, making the Melbourne Art Fair a worthwhile event for collectors and enthusiasts.
Art Basel Miami
An offspring of the renowned Art Basel in Switzerland, Art Basel Miami has become a beloved cultural phenomenon since it began in 2002. What sets this art fair apart is its fusion with Miami’s famous lifestyle, creating an electric atmosphere that blends high culture with Miami’s energy. Unlike its Swiss counterpart, Art Basel Miami’s appeal transcends the traditional art world. It attracts a diverse audience from serious collectors to curators and even curious partygoers, celebrities, and other art enthusiasts, truly reflecting the city’s multicultural essence.
This exciting amalgamation of art, design, and entertainment set against the stunning Floridian backdrop has turned Art Basel Miami into a real spectacle of the global art world. It not only provides an international platform for artists and galleries – it also celebrates the convergence of art and pop culture in an event unlike anything else on Earth.
A tangled web of skeletal branches lace together the ashen trunks of a grove of aspen near Leavenworth, Washington. Unfazed as yet by the chill of winter, the fiery hues of the autumn undergrowth bleed through a hush of fog. Fine Art Limited Edition of 100.
These fairs celebrate the creativity of some of the world’s best artists while serving as vital arenas for cultural exchange. They represent the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the art world while showcasing the very best of human expression.
The world’s most prestigious art fairs continue to reflect the power of art to inspire, challenge, and unite us all in celebration of human creativity.
If you are unable to travel the globe in search of the finest art, or simply prefer to support local and up & coming artists along with the worlds masters, incredible contemporary photography and fine art can be discovered anytime, in the comfort of your own home thanks to the ever connected world we live in.
A bed of colorful river stones glitters beneath the clear waters of a high mountain stream. The interference of crystalline ripples forms a web of light hung with jewels of emerald and amber. Fine Art Limited Edition of 50.
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy.
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy’s Andrew Palowski and Troy Athens’ Adriano Shauya battle for the ball in the Colts’ 3-1 loss Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens’ Daniel Kadiu and Troy’s Graham Bauman battle for the ball in the Red Hawks 3-1 victory that was called 24:12 left on the clock due to storms Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy’s Graham Bauman with the header in front of Athens’ Joey Mendrick in a Colts’ 3-1 loss that was called with 24:12 left on the clock due to thunderstorms Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens’ Daniel Kadiu and Troy’s Clay Cusmano battle for the ball in a 3-1 Red Hawks victory that was called due to weather with 24:12 left on the clock Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY — For MediaNews Group)
Troy Athens jumped out to a 3-0 first half lead before allowing the Troy Colts to find the back of the net early in the second half, but mother nature ultimately ruled the night with thunderstorms moving in with 24:12 left on the clock resulting in the Red Hawks picking up the 3-1 victory Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023 in Troy. (TIMOTHY ARRICK — For MediaNews Group)
Quick downpour of goals helps Athens win intracity battle vs. Troy
Nature radiates, vibrates, mutates. It chants, sways and dances. Two shows at the Clark Institute illuminate this joy and complexity through the phenomenological renditions of Edvard Munch (1863-1944) and his intimate relationship with nature, as well as eight “positions” of contemporary artists reflecting on the Anthropocene.
Half of Edvard Munch’s works engage with nature, yet he isn’t widely known as a landscape artist. The Clark Institute addresses this misperception in an authoritative new show, “Trembling Earth,” which centers Munch’s enduring longings with more than seventy-five paintings, prints and drawings that act as visual diaries.
“It reminds me of how I see the world when I’m sick,” one visitor says. Sick he was, but there’s much more to Munch than disorder and uncanniness. His acute awareness of nature’s potency may have induced an altered vision and experience—one that’s riveting.
In “Trembling Earth,” Munch’s nature sizzles and its colors, textures, seasons and folklore are deeply experienced by the cosmopolitan artist who visited and lived in the bubbling art capitals of Paris and Berlin, yet remained rooted in small Norwegian towns such as Åsgårdstrand, Ekely, Kragerø and Hvitsten.
These sites inspired much of his art at a time when industrialization, scientific discoveries and philosophical theories engaged in an evolving relationship with the natural world and our place in it.
Munch, a well-read artist curious about ideas, connected with the tenets of German thinker Ernst Haeckel (1834-1919) who defended the notion of an evolutionary world comprised of spirit and matter. He represents his adherence to monism—the belief that everything is one, life is all, and thus interconnected—in a 1930 drawing that shows three concentric energy circles stacked on top of one another. At the bottom, a trembling earth propels the others.
“The soil of the earth longed for the air,” Munch wrote aphoristically. “Everything is alive and in motion.”
Munch questioned the nature of nature. Convoking the atmosphere of Grimm’s fairytales and folk traditions, forests are haunted, eerie kingdoms. We see this in Children of the Forest (1901-1902), The Magic Forest (1919-1925) and The Fairytale Forest (1927-1929), which depict woods as secret, impenetrable worlds, with human as well as nonhuman characters. Dreamlike, evergreen trees and skies espouse the shifting shapes of flames.
Munch also recognizes the sublime, a magnetic force revealed in The Yellow Log (1912), a mesmerizing composition of depth and vibrancy that invites us to consider differentiation, as well as cyclical time—growth, decomposition, death. The viewer walks into the painting like the inside of a nave, observing the texture of the tree barks enhanced with scale-like accents.
Nature is a place of nourishment and symbolic abundance (Fertility, 1899-1900) but also quiet desolation. These distinct qualities tend to fade and merge; nature, like Munch’s work, evades strict categorization. What Munch does is capture the edge of a continuous movement via swirls and determined undulations, sculptural brushstrokes, organic matter from his plein-air practice and a distorted lens that becomes elevated.
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Munch is a master of vivid liminality which is exalted in endless moonlights that melt into the sea like the wax of an incandescent candle, totemic beach stones, diffracted suns, moody wintry nights and his ingenious pairing of hues. Novelist Karl Ove Knausgård, a fellow Norwegian and fervent admirer of Munch, speaks of his “physicality of color” in a book devoted to the artist. The result is unique, color and texture converge in a song of adoration and grief.
The impressive visual range presented in the show reminds of Munch’s singular approach; he pioneered expressionism (Spring Ploughing, 1916) and included proto-surrealist oneiric scenes, as well as impressionistic touches. The disturbing, destabilizing, dizzying curvature of The Scream permeates the show and reveals a complementary sensibility.
A lithograph of The Scream (1895) makes us wonder: is Munch a godfather of eco-anxiety? The iconic painting (and emoji) may have more to shout back at us than an inscrutable void. Munch reportedly felt “a vast, endless scream [that] passed through nature,” which helps us understand his attempt at articulating conflicts between outer and inner worlds.
In a different part of The Clark, the artists included in the contemporary group show “Humane Ecology” question their multifaceted relationship with nature through the lens of displacement, indigeneity, violence, love and death. Impermanence is a guiding thread of these mycelial conversations which stretch from Los Angeles to Thailand.
Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio, ‘Mano dura’, 2023. Cast rubber with ficus tree surface residue; latex paint, acrylic, and marker on found cloth; ceiba tree fiber; rope; wooden support. Courtesy of the artist and Commonwealth and Council, Los Angeles/Mexico City
Eddie Rodolfo Aparicio’s large-scale installation Mano dura (2023) and Pulmón #2 (2023) engages with uprootedness and bonding via the cultural and historical significance of the ficus rubber tree, brought to Los Angeles in the mid-20th century for its shade-friendly canopy. Aparicio turns the tree into a breathing, skin-like material in his installation that, like the Central American migrant workers who arrived around the same time (Aparicio is Salvadorian), is extracted for its sweat and blood—their two saps coalesce into a metaphoric stream of pain and healing.
Land and sovereignty unite the works of Carolina Caycedo’s Power to Nurture (2023) and Christine Howard Sandoval’s works on handmade paper. Caycedo’s meditative altars and calls to action contained in micro-manifestos anchor the trailblazing role and voice of eco-feminists, underpinning life as a desire, a choice and a responsibility to nurture. Medicinal plants underscore the healing properties of nature, the recognition of indigenous knowledge and science and the possibility of alternative models to exploitative capitalism.
Carolina Caycedo, ‘We Save Our Seed for the Following Season / When You Take from Mother Earth You Can Give Back by Sprinkling Tobacco (Ella)’, 2023, Jacquard weaving, UV acrylic printed cotton twill, wood, loose tobacco. Courtesy of the artist and Instituto de Visión, Bogotá/New York
Howard Sandoval, a member of the Chalon Indian Nation, remembers the destruction of ancestral land in contrast with indigenous care that she represents in material such as highly-saturated soot and bear grass, with line-work that channels dormant furrows and roads of exile. The burning marks symbolize controlled burns, a technique used to maintain indigenous habitats, as well as scars of erasure and dispossession.
The show also includes works by Allison Janae Hamilton, Pallavi Sen, and Kandis Williams. Across geography—whether urban, rural, developed or so-called developing—multiple mythologies and cosmogonies (Korakrit Arunanondchai’s breathtaking justice-driven video work Songs for Dying, 2021) and various mediums (an immersive sound-based sculptural work of Juan Antonio Olivares that re-creates a deconstructed shoreline) weave threads of kinship and community free from moralizing prescriptions.
Korakrit Arunanondchai, ‘Songs for dying’, 2021. Single-channel HD video, color, sound 30:18 minutes. Courtesy of the artist; Bangkok City City Gallery; Carlos/Ishikawa, London; C L E A R I N G, New York/Brussels/Los Angeles; and Kukje Gallery, Seoul
Instead, they conjure new interrogations about what they see and experience. A beautiful Pissarro, such as The River Oise near Pontoise (1873) which is part of The Clark’s permanent collection, hints at the dawn of the Anthropocene Age with the ominous presence of a factory and its smoke. Other permanent collection pieces at The Clark, such as Romanticist bucolic landscapes untouched by human life, have often been used to visually justify colonial enterprises in land deemed “uninhabited” or under-exploited, but these aesthetic and political constructs are a fantasy. Instead, these images illustrate our collective denial of a two-way relationship and interdependency.
In Williamstown, MA, cows graze on a hill on land that belonged to the Mohican people. Beyond acknowledgment—which The Clark does, and Caycedo’s installation notably features a portrait of Ella Besaw, a herbalist from the Stockbridge-Munsee Mohican Tribe— the question posed is how can we crucially give back what we’ve taken, repair what has been broken? It feels too late in many ways. From Munch to contemporary artists, nature shrieks and what remains is a poignant loss.
Curated by Jay A. Clarke (who wrote a book in 2009 dispelling stubborn myths about Munch), Trine Otte Bak Nielsen and Jill Lloyd, “Trembling Earth” succeeds at channeling our gaze toward an artist whose troubled life has often overshadowed his art. Together with “Humane Ecology,” curated by Robert Wiesenberger, the two exhibitions translate our need to connect with humans and nonhuman species on deeper, affective levels of entanglement.
“Trembling Earth” is on view through October 15. “Humane Ecology” is on view through October 29.
A weekend celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Illinois Nature Preserves system leads this Go & Show, plus the Waterfowl Hunters Expo is in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, is on Saturday, Aug. 26.
On Saturday, there are hikes and tours scheduled across Illinois in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Illinois Nature Preserves system. The Friends of the Illinois Nature Preserves has this map to fnd a site to tour on Saturday. I am scheduled for the Cranberry Slough tour.
On Sunday, Aug. 27, Friends of Illinois Nature Preseres is “having an artist talk and gallery showing of painter Philip Juras’ oil paintings of 23 different Nature Preserves on display at the Illinois State Museum in Lockport.” The gallery opens at 2 p.m., there is a gallery walk with Juras at 3 p.m.
On Monday, Aug. 28, there’s a special public meeting of the Illinois Nature Preserve Commission at Illinois Beach Resort in Zion at 2 p.m. with special speakers, then from 3:30 to 6 p.m. there’s a signing ceremony, remarks, hors d’oeuvres, cake, and a cocktail reception.
Click here for overall information on the weekend.
Photography taken by Trevor Parsons (Image: Trevor Parsons)
A FREE afternoon experience of beautiful photographs on the big screen can be enjoyed in Dorchester.
On Wednesday, September 6 drop into Dorchester Corn Exchange at any time from 1pm to 7pm.
Enjoy a mindful moment by relaxing in front of a superb display of nature photography by Trevor Parsons, shown on a loop on a giant projection screen and accompanied by a beautiful music and nature soundtrack.
Trevor is a local photographer with an amazing story to tell about the healing power of the camera and nature: his passion for photography helped him through two mental breakdowns and he has now dedicated himself to telling his story and trying to help others.
An exhibition of his work is also on display at Dorset Museum in Dorchester until late October, alongside the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
This event is supported by Dorchester Arts Dress Circle donors, Sprint and RiskSTOP.
If you’re serious about shooting street photography or are thinking of purchasing one of the best cameras for street photography so you can take images like Alan Schaller or Henry Cartier-Bresson, then Street Photography Now is a must-read. Edited by Sophie Howarth and Stephen McLaren, published by Thames & Hudson, it was first published in 2010 – but is still the best book on the genre 13 years later.
(Image credit: Future)
This remarkable book features tons of contemporary street photography by some of the biggest names in the genre including, Joel Meyerowitz, Carolyn Drake, Alex Webb, Martin Parr, and Matt Stuart (whose images flaunt the front and back cover) to name but a few, the whole book actually features the work of 46 photographers around the world, each with their own unique style and way of capturing street photography around the world.
As someone who has transitioned to street photography, I can’t count how many times I have opened up this book over the years to gain inspiration and insight into how to make my street photography better.
This book demonstrates that this vast genre of photography is forever changing and evolving as time goes on and showcases some fabulous work that really needs to be seen to be believed.
See our guide to the essential street photography tips
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
Spanning 301 photographs in black and white and color totaling 240 pages this book is an amazing read and visual representation of the genre around the world.
I personally have the paperback version which is still a hefty book for the coffee table, but for those that want this book to be a pride and joy, they did, and still do, offer it in hardback cover – which I can only imagine weighs a ton!
(Image credit: Future)
(Image credit: Future)
This book I think is simply a must-read for any street photographer to tuned-up on their skills for what to look out for, how to compose images, and really just look for any inspiration you can find, I said earlier I get this out often, and can honestly say even today, after owning it for a number of years I never get bored of looking through this remarkable book, and I really think if you haven’t already done say to pick it up and enjoy it, because I think it is one of the best street photography books on the market, regardless of its age, it might be old, but it’s gold!
On Wednesday, September 6 drop into Dorchester Corn Exchange at any time from 1pm to 7pm.
Enjoy a mindful moment by relaxing in front of a superb display of nature photography by Trevor Parsons, shown on a loop on a giant projection screen and accompanied by a beautiful music and nature soundtrack.
Trevor is a local photographer with an amazing story to tell about the healing power of the camera and nature: his passion for photography helped him through two mental breakdowns and he has now dedicated himself to telling his story and trying to help others.
An exhibition of his work is also on display at Dorset Museum in Dorchester until late October, alongside the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
This event is supported by Dorchester Arts Dress Circle donors, Sprint and RiskSTOP.
Stoats, waterfalls and a woodpecker are among the subjects of a photography club’s new exhibition.
Members of the Low Barns Photography Group will display their best shots at Low Barns Nature Reserve near Bishop Auckland over the bank holiday weekend.
The club shared some of its most eye-catching pictures with the BBC ahead of the exhibition.
The free display will be at the Durham Wildlife Trust-run site near Witton-le-Wear from 26 to 30 August.
Cauldron Falls, also known as West Burton falls, is on Walden Beck in the North Yorkshire village of West Burton
Groyne Lighthouse at South Shields sits near the mouth of the River Tyne
Chris White had this close encounter with a stag at Holkham Hall and Estate in Norfolk
This great spotted woodpecker was pictured feeding at Low Barns Nature Reserve
Steetley Pier near Hartlepool was built in the 1960s to pipe sea water for the magnesia treatment works
This picture of four bugs on a dandelion seed head was taken at Cowpen Bewley Woodland Park near Billingham
Water-drop photography is a popular subgenre of high-speed photography and is ideal for wet days
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