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Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng, South Africa. Dec/2012. O Berço da Humanidade. África do Sul. Dez/2012
Oil on canvas
The title refers to bells rung on board ship to mark the end of each four-hour watch. Here, two sailors use astronomical instruments to record the vessel's location following a storm, their oilskins glinting as the sun breaks through the clouds. Homer expressed interest in writings by oceanographer Matthew Maury (1806-1873), who connected scientific measurement with divine order. Through this lens, the depiction of the sailors' everyday work becomes a meditation on the human struggle to comprehend nature.
[National Gallery]
Taken in the Exhibition
Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
(September 2022 – January 2023)
[A]n overview of Winslow Homer (1836–1910), the great American Realist painter who confronted the leading issues facing the United States, and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean world, in the final decades of the 19th century.
Homer’s career spanned a turning point in North American history. He lived through the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery, so-called Reconstruction, and war with the last colonial European power in the Americas, Spain.
From his sketches of battle and camp life, to dazzling tropical views and darker restless seascapes, the works reflect Homer’s interest in the pressing issues of his time; conflict, race, and the relationship between humankind and the environment – issues still relevant for us today.
After the war, Homer’s subject became the lives of Americans in the wake of the war and abolition with a focus on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans.
Homer travelled to France, England, the Bahamas, Cuba and Bermuda. In England, he painted scenes of heroism and resilience that he saw while staying in Cullercoats, a town on the North East coast. In the Caribbean, his paintings became more vivid as he painted the transparent turquoise waters and lush vegetation. His interest in conflict remained constant and he often explored the issue through painting the life and struggles of Black people.
With more than fifty paintings, covering over forty years of Homer’s career, 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature' is part of a programme of exhibitions that introduce major American artists to a UK and European audience and follows on from our exhibitions about George Bellows and the Ashcan painters, Frederic Church and Thomas Cole.
[National Gallery]
Oil on canvas
A sailor faces possible death on a distressed boat. A ship on the horizon allows for the possibility of rescue. Splayed across the deck are stalks of sugarcane, a commodity central to the economy of empire. The swift ocean current of the title enabled both the trade of sugar and the devastating history of transatlantic slavery. Studied, interpreted and reinterpreted by critics and artists, The Gulf Stream has become a modern icon of Black imagery.
[National Gallery]
Taken in the Exhibition
Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
(September 2022 – January 2023)
[A]n overview of Winslow Homer (1836–1910), the great American Realist painter who confronted the leading issues facing the United States, and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean world, in the final decades of the 19th century.
Homer’s career spanned a turning point in North American history. He lived through the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery, so-called Reconstruction, and war with the last colonial European power in the Americas, Spain.
From his sketches of battle and camp life, to dazzling tropical views and darker restless seascapes, the works reflect Homer’s interest in the pressing issues of his time; conflict, race, and the relationship between humankind and the environment – issues still relevant for us today.
After the war, Homer’s subject became the lives of Americans in the wake of the war and abolition with a focus on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans.
Homer travelled to France, England, the Bahamas, Cuba and Bermuda. In England, he painted scenes of heroism and resilience that he saw while staying in Cullercoats, a town on the North East coast. In the Caribbean, his paintings became more vivid as he painted the transparent turquoise waters and lush vegetation. His interest in conflict remained constant and he often explored the issue through painting the life and struggles of Black people.
With more than fifty paintings, covering over forty years of Homer’s career, 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature' is part of a programme of exhibitions that introduce major American artists to a UK and European audience and follows on from our exhibitions about George Bellows and the Ashcan painters, Frederic Church and Thomas Cole.
[National Gallery]
Science + Humankind + Equality + Earth = The only VOTE that makes a difference for ALL www.tumblr.com/hello-maury
Four hundred thousand years ago
They came from outer space
And gave us life here
And we are taking everything for granted
I don't think we should do this now
And when I see the smoke around
I feel like I'm not
From humankind down there
I feel like glaciers are my eyes
And mountains are my head
My heart is ocean
And I feel all alone
Because everybody's wrong
I feel the living
What is this thing that we call hate
And that's inside of me
Get out of here!
Global Warming - Gojira
INOCULATION ETERNITY is a story about a place called Eternity. It is my imagination about what life might have been like before humankind ever existed. We all have this hope that when we die we go to a perfect place called Heaven. In this book I paint a picture of a similar place where there is no time, sickness or war. Its essence beholds perfection and pure happiness. The entire story evolves around the life of Archangel Lucifer, who is the Master of Ceremony for the Gathering.
The Gathering could be likened to a church service, but far greater. Its purpose is to recharge everyone's spirit in what I reference in the book as life's resurgence. Everything was perfect until something happens at the latest Gathering service. This something has to do with Lucifer. It begins a wind of change that rocks the core of Eternity and everyone's existence. You will witness how Lucifer's unleashed emotions assimilate negative potential. As the story progresses, readers will witness how many of Eternity's inhabitants who are witnessing the changes, become determined to understand what is happening. Amongst them evolves a certain sect of creatures who begin to enjoy their newfound knowledge. Different sensations are experienced as new emotions surface, which were hidden from them since the beginning of their existence.
Gabriel, who is another principal character is one determined to understand what is happening. Prior to these dysphonic eruptions everything was all good. Now another realm appears on the horizon. His concern for Lucifer and scientific interests beckon him to go in search of a remedy.
Ancient of Days' is my version of God. He is the center of all moral consciousness and the animator for life. He doesn't even attempt to explain what is happening or what has caused the eruption in the first place. Some begin to wonder why. His expression of love for His creation is to stand back and allow them the freedom to choose their own destiny. It is His desire that they trust Him. He encourages them to govern themselves. He lends them support and intervenes only when it is absolutely necessary. With an infinite space ahead of them, He is in no hurry to stop what appears to be a disaster.
Minton Sparks - Spoken Word Artist
The Emotional Landscape of the Southern Family
“Imagine, if you will, Flannery O'Connor and the ghost of Hank Williams having an affair that results in the birth of an illegitimate child . . . . I have seen Minton Sparks. And if she’s not the ghost child of the woman who wrote Wise Blood and the man who sang ‘I’ll Never Get Out of This World Alive,’ then cotton doesn’t grow in a cotton field.” singer/songwriter Marshall Chapman
Fusing music, poetry, and her intoxicating gift for storytelling, wildly original spoken-word artist Minton Sparks continues to be in a category all her own.
Big Kenny - Musician, Philanthropist
Love Everybody - “My mission is to highlight the good, inspire greatness and encourage mutual responsibility for the betterment of humankind,” says Big Kenny, “and although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of the overcoming of it.” Big Kenny will perform and speak about how his personal philosophy and unique experiences drive his efforts to promote health-related projects all over the world.
Edinburgh, the inspiring capital of Scotland, where centuries of history meet a vibrant, cosmopolitan city in an unforgettable setting which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of outstanding cultural or natural importance to the common heritage of humankind. "Edinburgh Old and New Towns" were together inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 1996. The former includes the medieval Royal Mile which runs from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and is bordered to the north by the neo-classical 18th century "New Town" which includes Princes Street. It is managed by the Edinburgh World Heritage Trust.
EDINBURGH
Guided sightseeing, visit Edinburgh Castle
Scotland. In the capital city of Edinburgh, guided sightseeing includes a visit to the castle to admire Scotland’s Crown Jewels.
Morning city sightseeing with a local expert introduces you to the 200 year old New Town and famous scientists, inventors, and novelists.
In the Old Town drive up the narrow Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle to admire Scotland's Crown Jewels,
A small specialty treat will add to your stay in the Scottish Capital, the afternoon is free to enjoy the Scottish Capital at your own pace, Later, a unique optional excursion: board the former Royal Yacht Britannia , and enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
For more information on visiting Scotland visit:
Ryan Janek Wolowski grandfather Thomas Joseph RYAN was born Sep 8th 1896 in Stirling, Stirlingshire, Scotland
Ryan Janek Wolowski grandmother Elizabeth McDOUGALL was born December 8th 1895 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Globus Travel
Essential Britain & Ireland Tour
October 21st 2013 thru November 1st 2013
Ten day tour visiting five countries
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Edinburgh, Scotland, UK United Kingdom on the island of Great Britain in Northern Europe.
10/28/2013
These photographs by Mark Raynes Roberts are the inspiration for the proposed GLASSLANDS COLLECTION focused on communicating environmental issues and the cornerstones for sustainable living. The 10-piece collection of crystal and reclaimed glass sculptures will be showcased for outdoor exhibition.
The metaphoric sculptures will reflect the connection between humankind and nature. The materials of crystal and glass are the perfect medium to convey the message, focusing attention on both the negative and positive actions of humankind on the planet Earth and fragility of the environmental balance in which we all live.
“Mark Raynes Roberts’ GLASSLANDS collection offers a unique lens through which we can view our beautiful but fragile environment. It inspires us to see the world differently and understand the need for greater sustainability in our lives and in our work.
The GLASSLANDS project provides an exciting opportunity to engage Canadians in addressing the most critical sustainability challenges facing the planet and finding solutions together. We look forward to supporting and participating in this inspiring and hopeful project" commented Kelly Hawke Baxter, Executive Director, The Natural Step Canada
There is a moster on the Earth and the monster is called humankind, a primate that claims a special status in the Universe as the only intelligent tool-making walking talking ape to ever overpopulate and thoroughly destroy a living planet.
God's so very proud of His wayward child!
Humankind is poised to win the ultimate Darwin award. Humankind is poised to drive itself extinct in the worst possible way.
I cannot say that this is an unjust outcome of the human tragedy. Humans live in such misery with so much guilt and sorrow that it is easy to understand why such an animal might want to exterminate itself.
Don't worry about the Earth & Nature. The Earth is 4.5 billion years old and Nature is 4 billion years old. Both have survived bigger catastrophes in the past.
Once the human tragedy has reached its ultimate end Nature will quickly begin the repair & recovery project on the Earth. All memories of humankind's existence will disappear from the surface of the Earth.
For the religious, I have good news: God will also forget humankind's existence, too.
Humans are living as if there is no tomorrow because the species has no future whatsoever. To nonexistence you go, humankind.
Watercolour and graphite on white wove paper
Bermuda's distinctive coastline of rocky cliffs and ledges fascinated Homer. Eroded by the sea into dramatic and picturesque formations like this natural bridge, the layers of limestone suggest ancient geological time and inevitable environmental change. Homer situates the landscape in the current moment by including a red-coated British soldier in the lower right corner.
[National Gallery]
Taken in the Exhibition
Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
(September 2022 – January 2023)
[A]n overview of Winslow Homer (1836–1910), the great American Realist painter who confronted the leading issues facing the United States, and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean world, in the final decades of the 19th century.
Homer’s career spanned a turning point in North American history. He lived through the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery, so-called Reconstruction, and war with the last colonial European power in the Americas, Spain.
From his sketches of battle and camp life, to dazzling tropical views and darker restless seascapes, the works reflect Homer’s interest in the pressing issues of his time; conflict, race, and the relationship between humankind and the environment – issues still relevant for us today.
After the war, Homer’s subject became the lives of Americans in the wake of the war and abolition with a focus on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans.
Homer travelled to France, England, the Bahamas, Cuba and Bermuda. In England, he painted scenes of heroism and resilience that he saw while staying in Cullercoats, a town on the North East coast. In the Caribbean, his paintings became more vivid as he painted the transparent turquoise waters and lush vegetation. His interest in conflict remained constant and he often explored the issue through painting the life and struggles of Black people.
With more than fifty paintings, covering over forty years of Homer’s career, 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature' is part of a programme of exhibitions that introduce major American artists to a UK and European audience and follows on from our exhibitions about George Bellows and the Ashcan painters, Frederic Church and Thomas Cole.
[National Gallery]
Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng, South Africa. Dec/2012. O Berço da Humanidade. África do Sul. Dez/2012
Watercolour and graphite on off-white wove paper
On Homer's second trip to The Bahamas, in the winter of 1898-9, he demonstrated a growing interest in tropical storms and hurricanes. As in Palm Tree, Nassau, Homer shows a tempest building on the horizon of a richly textured seascape. A red pennant is visible at far left, behind a white coral lighthouse. This hurricane flag replaced the Union Jack during storms, alerting passing ships of rough seas. Thus Homer draws attention to the distant steamer's vulnerability in open water.
[National Gallery]
Taken in the Exhibition
Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
(September 2022 – January 2023)
[A]n overview of Winslow Homer (1836–1910), the great American Realist painter who confronted the leading issues facing the United States, and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean world, in the final decades of the 19th century.
Homer’s career spanned a turning point in North American history. He lived through the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery, so-called Reconstruction, and war with the last colonial European power in the Americas, Spain.
From his sketches of battle and camp life, to dazzling tropical views and darker restless seascapes, the works reflect Homer’s interest in the pressing issues of his time; conflict, race, and the relationship between humankind and the environment – issues still relevant for us today.
After the war, Homer’s subject became the lives of Americans in the wake of the war and abolition with a focus on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans.
Homer travelled to France, England, the Bahamas, Cuba and Bermuda. In England, he painted scenes of heroism and resilience that he saw while staying in Cullercoats, a town on the North East coast. In the Caribbean, his paintings became more vivid as he painted the transparent turquoise waters and lush vegetation. His interest in conflict remained constant and he often explored the issue through painting the life and struggles of Black people.
With more than fifty paintings, covering over forty years of Homer’s career, 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature' is part of a programme of exhibitions that introduce major American artists to a UK and European audience and follows on from our exhibitions about George Bellows and the Ashcan painters, Frederic Church and Thomas Cole.
[National Gallery]
Last Day in S.A. - Cradle of Humankind in Maropeng, South Africa. Pictures from the Cradle of Humankind "Museum"
Cradle of Humankind, Maropeng, South Africa. Dec/2012. O Berço da Humanidade. África do Sul. Dez/2012
Watercolour and graphite on off-white wove paper
On Homer's second trip to The Bahamas, in the winter of 1898-9, he demonstrated a growing interest in tropical storms and hurricanes. As in Palm Tree, Nassau, Homer shows a tempest building on the horizon of a richly textured seascape. A red pennant is visible at far left, behind a white coral lighthouse. This hurricane flag replaced the Union Jack during storms, alerting passing ships of rough seas. Thus Homer draws attention to the distant steamer's vulnerability in open water.
[National Gallery]
Taken in the Exhibition
Winslow Homer: Force of Nature
(September 2022 – January 2023)
[A]n overview of Winslow Homer (1836–1910), the great American Realist painter who confronted the leading issues facing the United States, and its relationship with both Europe and the Caribbean world, in the final decades of the 19th century.
Homer’s career spanned a turning point in North American history. He lived through the American Civil War and the abolition of slavery, so-called Reconstruction, and war with the last colonial European power in the Americas, Spain.
From his sketches of battle and camp life, to dazzling tropical views and darker restless seascapes, the works reflect Homer’s interest in the pressing issues of his time; conflict, race, and the relationship between humankind and the environment – issues still relevant for us today.
After the war, Homer’s subject became the lives of Americans in the wake of the war and abolition with a focus on the lives of formerly enslaved African Americans.
Homer travelled to France, England, the Bahamas, Cuba and Bermuda. In England, he painted scenes of heroism and resilience that he saw while staying in Cullercoats, a town on the North East coast. In the Caribbean, his paintings became more vivid as he painted the transparent turquoise waters and lush vegetation. His interest in conflict remained constant and he often explored the issue through painting the life and struggles of Black people.
With more than fifty paintings, covering over forty years of Homer’s career, 'Winslow Homer: Force of Nature' is part of a programme of exhibitions that introduce major American artists to a UK and European audience and follows on from our exhibitions about George Bellows and the Ashcan painters, Frederic Church and Thomas Cole.
[National Gallery]
The Postcard
A Surrey Series postcard published by H.A. & Co. of London EC.
It was posted in Wallington on Sunday the 30th. April 1905 to:
Miss L. Potter,
St. Hilda,
Manor Road.
The message on the back of the card was as follows:
"Wishing you a happy
birthday.
With love from
Miss Annie".
John Humphrey
So what else happened on the day that Miss Annie posted the card?
Well, on Sunday the 30th. April 1905, in Hampton, New Brunswick, John Peters Humphrey was born.
He was a Canadian legal scholar, jurist and human rights advocate. He is most famous as the author of the first draft of the Universal Declaration on Human Rights.
In 1948, the General Assembly of the United Nations unanimously adopted the Declaration, dubbed my Mrs. Eleanor Roosevelt as:
"The international Magna Carta
of all humankind".
John Humphrey died in 1995 aged 89 in Montreal.
"The Kraken" is about our relation and impact on the natural world. Humankind in this painting, represented by the conquistadors ship is both tied to the cause and effect of complex global problems like pollution in our oceans. Being in the bottle we are caught in a trap of our own making.
The octopus is a very intelligent animal, able to solve complex problems. It is the most advanced invertebrate on earth. In Norse Mythology an octopus like sea creature called the Kraken was believed to have the power to sink enormous ships. Here it stands for the complexity and intelligence of the natural world. On this wall the Kraken takes the shape of a number 8 which is also the symbol for infinity. An animal that takes this shape is said to represent life without end. Although humankind is the cause of significant change in the global ecosystem. Life will persist. The system will not just quit. It is our choice how we will affect it.
@canadianmurals
Planet Earth Needs your Help. If you are interested in saving the planet for our feathered friends, wild flowers, wild animals and nature areas, as well as humankind follow the links below to articles I and my girlfriend have published. Each article explains in mostly layman terms what scientist are observing and forecasting about climate change as well as offering things an individual can do to help reduce global warming.
Latest Article
Texas storm a wake up call for a worst case climate disaster?
planetearthneedsyou.blogspot.com/2021/02/texas-storm-wake...
All Previous Articles
16 MAY 2017
The Hidden Secrets of Epidemics & Evolution
From disease-causing bugs to humankind itself, evolution is the steamtrain of life! Uncovering the secrets behind how bacteria and humans have evolved enables scientists to improve our day to day lives. Join us as we explore the early human art scene, learn how diseases can spread through a population, and find out how evolution takes place
Hosted by:
Olivo Miotto (MORU)
Evolution Director
ผู้กำกับวิวัฒนาการ
Narupat Hongdilokkul (Department of Biotechnology, Faculty of Science, Mahidol University)
Life is merely a complex chemical system that tries to sustain itself. The ability to sufficiently convert chemical compounds to the others is a foundation of life. Enzymes are molecular machineries that enable these chemical conversions in all living systems. The sophisticated mechanisms of enzymes are the product of millions of years of evolution. We can accelerate and direct this process in laboratories to tailor the properties of enzymes. I will discuss how we can harness the power of evolution to engineer enzymes with unprecedented activities.
The Outbreak Breakout!
Wirichada Pan-ngum (Pongtavornpinyo) and Lisa White (MORU)
Imagine there’s disease outbreak coming and you could play out every scenario before it happens. Understand how a disease epidemic occurs and spreads. Think about how to control or prevent it. You can do it with a balls and hoops game you can play yourselves.
Crouching Tiger, Hidden Elephants: The unseen cave paintings of Southeast Asia
Noel Hidalgo Tan (SEAMEO SPAFA)
Step into the world of rock art - filled with carvings of gods, cave paintings and reminders of humankind's long interaction with the landscape. Like the landscapes of Australia and South Africa, Southeast Asia is home to hundreds of rock art sites even as most of them are unknown or inaccessible. What have archaeologists learned about the past through these ancient images?!
Thank goodness, humankind hasn't evolved yet, when those guys roamed the planet. They look scary! -- Gott-sei-Dank hatte sich die Menschheit noch nicht entwickelt, als dieser Kerl auf unserem Planeten umhergewandert ist. Der macht einem richtig Angst!
As humankind finds it's way out into the cosmos there is no better person to lead the quest than Admiral Mehmood Shahjahan. The Admiral is an extremely advanced forward thinking individual inboldened with creative thought, sophisticated knowledge of the cosmos with high regard for all forms of life in the cosmos in which we reside in. After over 200 years the Pakistani Starfleet has been in operation with UNIPASA the Pakistani Starfleet has now appointed Admiral Mehmood Shahjahan from a majority 38 planetary vote. The admiral now goes on diplomatic missions to seek out new life on far away worlds helping to merge humanity with extraterrestrial life of all sorts. What better person for the job than Admiral Mehmood Shahjahan? Really, the people feel he is the right person and I personally would have to agree. The Admiral is a very passionate leader to lead us into an ever bolder era of space exploration across the endless reaches of space in the new Pakistani Starfleet flagship "Quasar Five".