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Sunday afternoon at the Kunstmuseum. “It’s a madhouse,” sighs the lady at the ticket check. Compared to the cheerful crowd she has to check in, her grey-blue uniform looks tired. Young and old have dressed up fashionably for the exhibition about Dior.
Uniforms should express authority, but how neutral do they have to be? “High time to put a good, preferably younger fashion designer in charge,” says an inner voice. A museum that - after many shows of famous designers - has developed into an epicenter of haute couture should surely have more courage. How else do you express the bond with ‘fashion’? A word that unites such a myriad of meanings – from cut to shape, from mannerism to creation – that everyone can identify with it.
LEFT OR RIGHT
In any case, at the top of the central stairs, a choice has to be made. Right to the ‘New Look’ by Dior – left to the ‘Night Animals’ by Spilliaert and Braeckman. We go left because that's why we came. In the dim silence that falls on us like a downy blanket, we focus our eyes on the introductory text. And on the image of a man descending a staircase in the semi-darkness. To be precise, we only see half a man. His face is barely visible, and his clothing reveals nothing special. Could that be a harbinger of what awaits us? Certainly.
Stairs are powerful metaphors. Up, down: life has its peaks and valleys. Platinum-blonde Hollywood stars made a great show of descending a staircase. A practice that Marcel Duchamp slyly commented on with 'Nu descendant un escalier'. In this sensational painting from 1912, a character strides down like an avalanche of cubist fragments. Naked? Down the stairs? The audience was stunned, moved by laughter and anger.
Admittedly, there was movement in the image. Or rather, that was suggested very nicely. Or was it a pile of firewood that came crashing down? The cartoons in the newspaper did not mince their words. The term ‘anti-art’ was used. Isn’t Braeckman’s intensification of the unfathomable also just a provocation? Yes, there is something in that… some photos are so black that you can only guess what you see.
(part of my review in Den Haag Centraal, October 31, 2024)
In a time of rapid online stimulation, being cute is not only attractive but also a powerful tool for manipulation, comfort, or provocation.
In een tijd vol snelle online prikkels is Cute zijn niet alleen aantrekkelijk, maar ook een krachtig middel om te manipuleren, troosten of uitdagen
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Historically, Gawn borrows from the 1920s flapper revolution, when hems rose in defiance and women claimed their freedom in movement and flesh. It recalls the Dior New Look of the late 1940s, cinching and shaping with sculptural precision, then strips that propriety away with transparency more akin to the 1990s slip-dress revival, when satin clung to supermodels like a second skin. Gawn distills all of these legacies — the rebellion, the elegance, the eroticism — into one modern silhouette that feels both timeless and transgressive.
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Yes ,I agree that one can find beauty even in the ugliest things but this doesn't mean that we need to focus only on them. Many "fellow photographers and artists" prefer to show only this ugly kind of beauty and they call it a style . Some others are using "artistic" ways to kill innocence and joy just because they have been taught that making everything to appear meaningless and dirty is "cool." Art is not only to provoke. Propaganda art has very often served the dark side. Provocation always serves a purpose and spreading negativity with the excuse of making art seems very suspicious. I am not able to judge the photographic skills of a person but I can tell if a photo causes me heavy feelings and if it helps evil to be spread. We need to be very carefull with what we post and what we fav, always taking in consideration the impact that they may have on a fresh untouched soul...
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In a time of rapid online stimulation, being cute is not only attractive but also a powerful tool for manipulation, comfort, or provocation.
In een tijd vol snelle online prikkels is Cute zijn niet alleen aantrekkelijk, maar ook een krachtig middel om te manipuleren, troosten of uitdagen
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From the series "Twisted horizon."
I’m not sure that we understand the significance of this error: the human being, reduced to his biological and sociological antecedents, becomes a puppet, a marionette in the hands of “superhuman forces.” And thus there is no more “I.” The “I” is like a stone that is swept away by the current of these forces. The “I” as a personal, autonomous reality, with a capacity for freedom, able to act as a subject in history and circumstances, is no more, because everything is unloaded on antecedents of every type: psychological, social, or biological. Polito calls it the “opiate of de-responsibilization.” Without the “I,” without freedom—because everything is determined by these factors—what responsibility is possible in the face of reality’s provocations?
--Disarming Beauty ESSAYS ON FAITH, TRUTH, AND FREEDOM, JULIÁN CARRÓN Foreword by Javier Prades
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-Welcome To The Machine - Derek Sherinian (Dream Theater)
The Tarantula Hawk is a spider wasp that preys on tarantulas. They are some of the largest parasitoid wasps, using their sting to paralyze their prey before dragging it into a brood nest as living food; a single egg is laid on the prey, hatching to a larva, which then eats the still-living host.
Luckily they are relatively docile and rarely sting without provocation, but the sting—particularly is among the most painful of all insects, though the intense pain only lasts about five minutes !
I saw this colorful, large wasp near Tule Pond - initailly flying but then "walking" rapidly at the edge of the pond. Somewhat surprised to see at the Los Angeles County Arboretum - thought they preferred dry, hotter environments.
With its bra’s center gore clasped heart, open midsection, exposed panties, ruffled mini skirt bottoms, and statement garter belts - this Linda Foodiboo Design’s Anouk Outfit oozes with sexual intrigue, provocation and desire.
Linda has put a great deal of thought into this outfit which is apparent by its stunning design, exquisite textures, and attention to detail.
Fashion is a form of expression, having confidence in your clothes and feeling comfortable in them. It is a balance between wearing clothes that fit you well, and that you enjoy.
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Strange wall formations take hold but seem frozen in time.
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One of many ongoing approaches, where I move through the world as a harvester of images stumbling, strolling, lurching, equal parts accidental, and intentional. My concerns circumnavigate around questions that resist easy answers: time as texture, presence as performance, possibility as glitch. I trace the contours of decay and growth, hope and entropy, searching for the quiet collisions where meaning might emerge. Each image is less a document than a provocation an invitation to reconsider what we 'see', and what we ignore.
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Patience is the state of endurance under difficult circumstances, which can mean persevering in the face of delay or provocation without becoming annoyed or upset; or exhibiting forbearance when under strain, especially when faced with longer-term difficulties. It is also used to refer to the character trait of being steadfast.
Our last dog was a sooner. That’s as in sooner one dog as another, a full-blooded mutt. She was brindle in color with much the shape of a pitbull. Yet, there was something else in her genetic makeup that was made evident in her sweet character, shepherding instincts. She would get quite worrisome if we were not all gathered. Joyce and I don’t look much like sheep. Nobody does. Jesus compares us all to sheep, however. Obviously, adorable Spice dog took that to heart.
Sheep are known to follow the herd, sometimes off cliffs. They are prone to make bad decisions, bolt at the slightest provocation, and roam willy-nilly. We’re not like that are we? One of my favorite events at the local Scottish Highland Games are the sheepdog demonstrations. Watching these border collies working the sheep is always a treat. Just look at his intensity as he follows the whistled commands of his owner. In short order, he rounded up the sheep into their pen… home.
Christian comedian Ken Davis says that he doesn’t want to be a sheep. Raised on a farm, he knew sheep are stupid. Descriptively, he’d rather be a German shepherd, though he can’t find that anywhere in the Bible. That’s descriptive of Jesus, not us, as He draws us from the cliffs of life to a home with Him. That’s a Good Shepherd. I’m thinking my next dog should be an Australian shepherd, a smart dog that I can can enjoy training with. Should be fun.
Watch Ken Davis' Super Sheep here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Z12bZFkpHk&t=426s
The UK's favourite bird - with its bright red breast it is familiar throughout the year and especially at Christmas! Males and females look identical, and young birds have no red breast and are spotted with golden brown. Robins sing nearly all year round and despite their cute appearance, they are aggressively territorial and are quick to drive away intruders. They will sing at night next to street lights. The robin is diurnal, although has been reported to be active hunting insects on moonlit nights or near artificial light at night.[17] Well known to British and Irish gardeners, it is relatively unafraid of people and drawn to human activities involving the digging of soil, in order to look out for earthworms and other food freshly turned up. Indeed, the robin is considered to be a gardener's friend and for various folklore reasons the robin would never be harmed. In continental Europe on the other hand, robins were hunted and killed as with most other small birds, and are more wary.[26] Robins also approach large wild animals, such as wild boar and other animals which disturb the ground, to look for any food that might be brought to the surface. In autumn and winter, robins will supplement their usual diet of terrestrial invertebrates, such as spiders, worms and insects, with berries and fruit.[27] They will also eat seed mixtures placed on bird-tables.[
Male robins are noted for their highly aggressive territorial behaviour. They will fiercely attack other males and competitors that stray into their territories and have been observed attacking other small birds without apparent provocation. There are instances of robins attacking themselves: having seen their own reflection. [30] Such attacks sometimes lead to fatalities, accounting for up to 10% of adult robin deaths in some areas.[31] Robins may choose a wide variety of sites for building a nest. In fact, anything which can offer some shelter, like a depression or hole may be considered. As well as the usual crevices, or sheltered banks, other objects include pieces of machinery, barbecues, bicycle handlebars, bristles on upturned brooms, discarded kettles, watering cans, flower pots and even hats. The nest is composed of moss, leaves and grass, with fine grass, hair and feathers for lining. Two or three clutches of five or six eggs are laid throughout the breeding season, which commences in March in Britain and Ireland. The eggs are a cream, buff or white speckled or blotched with reddish-brown colour, often more heavily so at the larger end.[35] When juvenile birds fly from the nests they are mottled brown in colour all over. After two to three months out of the nest, the juvenile bird grows some orange feathers under its chin and over a similar period this patch gradually extends to complete the adult appearance.
This abandoned quarry in Sunshine North is the site of plenty of nefarious activities. Detritus here is ongoing and ever changing. People I guess are too lazy or too cheap to use the council provided services when needed.
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The rear of buildings hold more interest for me than the front, often.
The best still lives are often simply "found".
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oh, the joys of being young ... especially if you're a bear cub. Sure they have their tense moments when mom is defending them or perhaps they're getting a stern discipline by mom for not obeying, but for the most part, they're all about learning ... and of course, playing. When I watch them, they always seem to be having such fun and enjoying their sibling.
Pardon the harsher light on this pair of coastal brown bear cubs, but for me I can tolerate it because this behavior moment is so adorable. Of course, what you can't see in this image is mom further down the game trail unaware that her cubs are gleefully play fighting behind her. She normally likes to keep them quite close to her, as young cubs do have boars to worry about. Reminds me of when we were kids always provoking (or perhaps being on the recipient side of the provocation) with our own siblings ... you always waited until the parents weren't looking, right? LOL
Well, happy hump day everyone. It's almost summer already. All I can ask is how did that happen?
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Every artist has the sense of provocation.
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Tarantula hawk wasps are nectarivorous [nectar-feeders]. Males can't sting at all. Females rarely sting without provocation but the sting is extremely painful. - San Felipe, Baja - Mexico
In 1998, I undertook a long and personal journey, from Melbourne to Whyalla. I flew to Adelaide and onto Whyalla, hired a hire car and spent about a week driving around. I made my home for the week in the caravan park at Whyalla. I spent most of each day driving and photographing. I blogged about it on my blog in 2023
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A bedraggled Halloween decoration seems locked in a contemplative gaze out of a loft window. I had finally carried this creation into storage but happened to glance back over my shoulder as I made my exit. In that moment I saw not the chicken wire, cheese cloth and cheap mask, rather the figure of a woman bereft and alone. I was overwhelmed by a feeling of sadness. My emotion triggered by the striking visual, but woven from real life. Christmas has a way of doing that to me. This seasonal melancholy is not solely based on Yuletide. It's more an accumulation of the worst aspects of past years that all get unleashed at the end of December. Christmas is more the conduit than the cause. Life often feels confining this time of year, being cooped up indoors most of the time with few of the outlets for activity provided by the warmer months. These sensations are heightened by the incessant darkness this time of year, the colorless landscape and coldness. December hints at finality; the close of another year of precious life, and the inevitable and often dark reflections arise with even the slightest impulse or provocation. In my case the ghost of Christmas sprang forth from the least likely source. A human contrivance but with a very real spiritual association.
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These beautifully masked tiny birds are gregarious granivores. As the flock feeds on seedheads lower to the ground, a few birds stay high on the stems of taller grasses, seemingly as lookouts ready to sound the alarm at any perceived danger. They scatter quickly at the slightest provocation. Field marks for this native of Africa include the distinctive red eye mask. The common waxbill is one of the smallest birds in Hawaii.
Late Winter Flocks. © Copyright 2023 G Dan Mitchell.
Huge numbers of sandhill cranes and several varieties of migratory geese in late winter.
Yes, another “sky full of birds” photograph! You may think I am sharing a lot of these… but not anywhere near all of them. And that, of course, brings up one of the great “secrets” of photographing birds: for every good image that “works” there are dozens of others that never see the light of day. Landscapes don’t move (much), so they are more predictable. But most of the time birds are in motion — at least when they are doing interesting things — and it is impossible to control or predict everything that will happen. You can improve your odds over time… but there is still an element of chance.
These fields were full of late season birds — mostly various kinds of geese, but also lots of sandhill cranes and even a few egrets here and there. At this time of year — just before the long migration back to the north — they seem to become extremely active. At the least provocation huge numbers of birds will suddenly and noisily take to the air and circle before finally returning to the field for a while… and then repeating the process a bit later.
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antonio iacobelli's provocations have reached an intolerable level, i'm preparing myself for war.
my jelly bears army is marching towards bari. i'm going to attack him with caries.
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Geolocation is approximate, very.
In 1998, I undertook a long and personal journey, from Melbourne to Whyalla. I flew to Adelaide and onto Whyalla, hired a hire car and spent about a week driving around. I made my home for the week in the caravan park at Whyalla. I spent most of each day driving and photographing. I blogged about it on my blog in 2023
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Ma voisine, enfin la fille de mes voisins, qui va chercher le courrier dans la boîte située au bas de l’allée qui mène jusqu’à sa maison … et en petite tenue puisqu’il faisait très chaud ce jour là !
De là mon titre “la distraite” car je ne veux absolument pas croire en de la provocation … Oops
Bonne journée à vous tous 😉
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My neighbour, finally my neighbours' daughter, who goes to get the postal mail which is at the bottom of the alley leading to her house... and in undress since it was very hot that day!
Hence my title “the distracted” because I absolutely do not want to believe in provocation … Oops
Good day to all of you 😉
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Ornate building interiors, a cacophony of visual noise. Almost an Escher picture
Who hasn’t been compelled to peer down dark alleyways, what do they expect to find?
Why isn’t the cacophony of the city enough to keep people on the main street? Is it a search driven by desire or fear?
How much of a struggle it must be for some, not to take that first tentative step into the arduous journey, destination unknown?.
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“These are the few ways we can practice humility:
To speak as little as possible of one's self.
To mind one's own business.
Not to want to manage other people's affairs.
To avoid curiosity.
To accept contradictions and correction cheerfully.
To pass over the mistakes of others.
To accept insults and injuries.
To accept being slighted, forgotten and disliked.
To be kind and gentle even under provocation.
Never to stand on one's dignity.
To choose always the hardest.”
― Mother Teresa, The Joy in Loving: A Guide to Daily Living
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I slip into Soff the way candlelight slips across bare skin — slow, intentional, impossible to ignore. 💋
This is not simply lingerie… this is choreography. A performance of curves, confidence, and quiet provocation.
The Soff top drapes my silhouette with a delicate tension between softness and structure. Its knotted front gathers the fabric inward, sculpting my waist while drawing the eye exactly where I want it — downward, lingering, curious. The ribbed texture hugs close like a whispered secret, tracing every contour with couture precision. The panties answer in perfect harmony, sitting low on my hips, framed with lace that brushes my thighs like vintage boudoir gloves. Together, they create a silhouette that doesn’t shout — it beckons. 🔥
When I choose Soff, I dress with intention. I dress to seduce my man with posture, with movement, with the quiet power of suggestion. And then… I dress for him slowly. 💫
Layer by layer, I let the fabric find my skin with deliberate grace, turning every motion into anticipation. I allow his eyes to follow the ritual — the settling of lace, the gentle pull of the knot, the final smoothing of silk — knowing that seduction does not begin when clothing falls away… it begins when it is chosen with purpose.
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Material controls allow me to glide between matte lounge softness and silk-kissed shimmer — depending on how bold the evening feels.
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rose red for desire ❤️
wine burgundy for drama 🍷
blush pink for softness 🌸
classic black for power
ivory cream for innocence undone
nude beige, smoky mocha, deep charcoal — each shade designed to flatter skin tones and glow beneath cinematic light.
Soff embraces my body flawlessly, tailored for modern icons of beauty:
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This silhouette carries the legacy of women who understood seduction as art - Rita Hayworth’s satin confidence, Sophia Loren’s unapologetic curves, Marilyn Monroe’s soft rebellion against modesty. They didn’t expose - they suggested. They didn’t chase attention — they commanded it.
Tonight, I follow their lead.
I dress slowly.
I move deliberately.
And I let Soff do the rest. 💗
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Patterns everywhere. Another angle, by Joff
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A striking spot in Popova Šapka, high in the Šar Mountains above Tetovo. Dominating the landscape is a large cross standing beside the Church of St. Naum of Ohrid — a visible reference to the Christian heritage of this place. At the same time, on the opposite side of the village, the mosque can be seen with its slender minaret. This coexistence of religious symbols highlights the unique character of Popova Šapka: a place where different traditions stand side by side, shaped by the people who live here and those who pass through. The cross was deliberately placed at a point that lies even higher than the mosque, intended by local representatives as a visible expression of faith and the church’s presence in the landscape — not as a direct provocation, but as part of the religious and cultural identity of the community. The Macedonian flag is also present in the frame — a subtle yet clear reminder that all of this comes together within one country. North Macedonia is a land of many faiths, where Orthodox Christianity, Islam, and other traditions have been part of everyday life for centuries. In October, a sense of calm and openness prevails: no skis on the slopes, only soft mountain light, crisp air, and a feeling of stillness. Autumn colors embrace the village, giving the scene a warm, almost timeless atmosphere.
Popova Šapka, high in the Šar Mountains above Tetovo — where a large cross beside the Church of St. Naum of Ohrid and the mosque’s minaret face each other, reflecting North Macedonia’s long tradition of living faiths within a shared mountain landscape.
Een markant punt in Popova Šapka, hoog in de Šar-bergen boven Tetovo. In het landschap domineert een groot kruis dat bij de Church of St. Naum of Ohrid staat — een zichtbare verwijzing naar het christelijke erfgoed van deze plek. Tegelijk zie je aan de andere kant van het dorp de moskee met haar slanke minaret. Juist deze samenkomst van religieuze symbolen onderstreept het bijzondere karakter van Popova Šapka: hier staan verschillende tradities zij aan zij, gedragen door de mensen die hier wonen en komen. Het kruis werd bewust geplaatst op een plek die zelfs hoger ligt dan de moskee, wat volgens lokale betrokkenen bedoeld is als zichtbaar teken van geloof en aanwezigheid van de kerk in het landschap — niet als directe provocatie, maar als onderdeel van de religieuze en culturele identiteit van deze gemeenschap. Ook de Macedonische vlag is aanwezig in het beeld — een subtiele maar duidelijke herinnering dat dit alles samenkomt binnen één land. Noord-Macedonië is een land van vele geloven, waar orthodox christendom, islam en andere tradities al eeuwen deel uitmaken van het dagelijks leven. In oktober heerst er nog rust en weidsheid: geen ski’s op de pistes, alleen het zachte licht van het bergseizoen, de frisse lucht en een gevoel van stilte. De herfstkleuren omarmen het dorp en geven de scène een warme, bijna tijdloze sfeer.
The European robin (Erithacus rubecula), known simply as the robin or robin redbreast in the British Isles, is a small insectivorous passerine bird, specifically a chat, that was formerly classified as a member of the thrush family (Turdidae) but is now considered to be an Old World flycatcher. About 12.5–14.0 cm (5.0–5.5 inches) in length, the male and female are similar in colouration, with an orange breast and face lined with grey, brown upperparts and a whitish belly. It is found across Europe, east to Western Siberia and south to North Africa; it is sedentary in most of its range except the far north.
The robin is diurnal, although has been reported to be active hunting insects on moonlit nights or near artificial light at night. Well known to British and Irish gardeners, it is relatively unafraid of people and drawn to human activities involving the digging of soil, in order to look out for earthworms and other food freshly turned up. Indeed, the robin is considered to be a gardener's friend and for various folklore reasons the robin would never be harmed. In continental Europe on the other hand, robins were hunted and killed as with most other small birds, and are more wary. Robins also approach large wild animals, such as wild boar and other animals which disturb the ground, to look for any food that might be brought to the surface. In autumn and winter, robins will supplement their usual diet of terrestrial invertebrates, such as spiders, worms and insects, with berries and fruit. They will also eat seed mixtures placed on bird-tables.
Male robins are noted for their highly aggressive territorial behavior. They will fiercely attack other males and competitors that stray into their territories and have been observed attacking other small birds without apparent provocation. Such attacks sometimes lead to fatalities, accounting for up to 10% of adult robin deaths in some areas.
Because of high mortality in the first year of life, a robin has an average life expectancy of 1.1 years; however, once past its first year it can expect to live longer and one robin has been recorded as reaching 19 years of age. A spell of very low temperatures in winter may also result in significant mortality.
For more information, please visit en.wikipedia.org/wiki/European_robin
An abandoned corner shell that once housed a Blockbuster Video, then a rotation of short‑lived tenants. The colours are newer than the memories, but the geometry still carries the shape of Friday night rentals and return‑slot rituals.
Now it sits empty again, a relic of formats gone, and uses tried on and discarded. A small study in reuse, decline, and the quiet after a franchise disappears.
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One of Melbourne's mot photographed icons, the water wall at the NGV.
Rarely do I stop to picture this, but how could I not attempt an ironic picture?
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One of many ongoing approaches, where I move through the world as a harvester of images stumbling, strolling, lurching, equal parts accidental, and intentional. My concerns circumnavigate around questions that resist easy answers: time as texture, presence as performance, possibility as glitch. I trace the contours of decay and growth, hope and entropy, searching for the quiet collisions where meaning might emerge. Each image is less a document than a provocation an invitation to reconsider what we 'see', and what we ignore.
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