Alan Evans completed his BA in Photography in 2006/07. The document discusses the history and cultural significance of displays, including roadside memorials placed where traffic accidents have occurred. It explores how memorials have evolved over time and their varying meanings across cultures. The placement of flowers, in particular, is examined as a way for grieving families and friends to publicly mourn and remember those who have died.
This document summarizes and compares several artworks that challenge patriarchal norms and sexism from a feminist perspective. It discusses early works by Guerrilla Girls that criticized the lack of female artists in museums. It also analyzes videos by Sadie Benning and installations by Hend Al-Mansour that assert lesbian identities and reject oppressive social standards. Further, it examines paintings by Patricia Olson and Jessica Larson that celebrate female sexuality and menstruation in defiance of cultural taboos surrounding women's bodies. Throughout, the document explores how these diverse artworks expand possibilities for feminist expression.
The document describes a series of six sculptural works titled "Spines" created by artist Joseph A. W. Quintela. Each work in the series is composed of recycled books affixed to canvases and reimagines poetry in an ever-changing form. The title of each work is derived from words found within it. Details such as dimensions, materials, and prices are provided for each individual work. Biographical information on Quintela is also included, noting his interest in material excess, systemic collapse, and generative revitalization across various artistic media.
The document discusses the growth of art collecting in Kenya over the last 10 years. It notes that while Kenya is not typically known for its art collectors, the number of both galleries and local collectors has increased. The document also explores different types of art that are popular in Kenya, such as portraits of wild animals and landscapes. It examines the challenges of identifying authentic pieces versus reproductions in the art market as well.
This document discusses and compares the works of two African American artists, Henry Ossawa Tanner and Jacob Lawrence. It notes that while they painted in different centuries, both artists drew inspiration from everyday life and sought to depict the experiences of African Americans through their artwork. Their paintings often contained religious or social commentary. The document concludes that while Tanner and Lawrence both had unique styles, they were two of the most influential African American artists for realistically representing African American life and inspiring future generations.
Mary Rogers Williams by Eve Kahn - CT Tonalist Artist at Florence GriswoldWilliam Hosley
Mary Rogers Williams was a painter from Hartford, Connecticut in the late 19th century who achieved some recognition during her lifetime but is now largely forgotten. She studied with James McNeill Whistler and Albert Pinkham Ryder, and her paintings were exhibited widely in the US and Europe. From 1888 to 1906 she ran the art department at Smith College in Massachusetts. Williams traveled extensively in Europe, producing many landscape paintings and letters describing her travels. After being dismissed from Smith College in 1906, she resettled in Paris and Florence, where she died unexpectedly in 1907 at the age of 50, leaving behind over 70 of her paintings and thousands of pages of letters.
This exhibition at the Ellarslie Museum explores African American art collected by African American women. It features works in various mediums from both prominent and lesser-known artists. At the center are five serigraphs by Romare Bearden depicting biblical stories that convey messages of tradition and value. Other artists represented, like Mercy Moyo and Mickalene Thomas, use imagery of strong African American women. Themes of family, home, and shared cultural experiences are prominent. Mediums like collage and portraiture allow artists to represent the multidimensional nature of African American life. Collectors are also profiled who support artists and collect works that celebrate African American resilience, beauty, and history.
Varnette P. Honeywood and Lois Mailou Jones were two African American women artists during the Harlem Renaissance who differed greatly in their artistic styles. Honeywood's works featured bold colors, patterns and textures to depict changes within the African American community. Jones preferred softer brush strokes and colors, focusing on her perceptions of nature in a subtle style. While both participated in the Harlem Renaissance, their approaches to artwork diverged significantly after that period.
This document is an introduction to the book "Inverted Odysseys", which examines the works of artists Claude Cahun, Maya Deren, and Cindy Sherman through both an exhibition and publication. It references a snapshot of Sherman as a child dressed as an old woman, noting how playing different roles helped children learn adult behaviors and identities. The introduction discusses how autobiography and self-portraiture became important in art starting in the 1970s, and how Sherman, Cahun, and Deren constructed multiple narratives by adopting different personas. It frames photography as central to both social functions and art, and how role playing has been integral to the medium since its origins in portrait studios. Both the exhibition and book shed
This document summarizes and compares several artworks that challenge patriarchal norms and sexism from a feminist perspective. It discusses early works by Guerrilla Girls that criticized the lack of female artists in museums. It also analyzes videos by Sadie Benning and installations by Hend Al-Mansour that assert lesbian identities and reject oppressive social standards. Further, it examines paintings by Patricia Olson and Jessica Larson that celebrate female sexuality and menstruation in defiance of cultural taboos surrounding women's bodies. Throughout, the document explores how these diverse artworks expand possibilities for feminist expression.
The document describes a series of six sculptural works titled "Spines" created by artist Joseph A. W. Quintela. Each work in the series is composed of recycled books affixed to canvases and reimagines poetry in an ever-changing form. The title of each work is derived from words found within it. Details such as dimensions, materials, and prices are provided for each individual work. Biographical information on Quintela is also included, noting his interest in material excess, systemic collapse, and generative revitalization across various artistic media.
The document discusses the growth of art collecting in Kenya over the last 10 years. It notes that while Kenya is not typically known for its art collectors, the number of both galleries and local collectors has increased. The document also explores different types of art that are popular in Kenya, such as portraits of wild animals and landscapes. It examines the challenges of identifying authentic pieces versus reproductions in the art market as well.
This document discusses and compares the works of two African American artists, Henry Ossawa Tanner and Jacob Lawrence. It notes that while they painted in different centuries, both artists drew inspiration from everyday life and sought to depict the experiences of African Americans through their artwork. Their paintings often contained religious or social commentary. The document concludes that while Tanner and Lawrence both had unique styles, they were two of the most influential African American artists for realistically representing African American life and inspiring future generations.
Mary Rogers Williams by Eve Kahn - CT Tonalist Artist at Florence GriswoldWilliam Hosley
Mary Rogers Williams was a painter from Hartford, Connecticut in the late 19th century who achieved some recognition during her lifetime but is now largely forgotten. She studied with James McNeill Whistler and Albert Pinkham Ryder, and her paintings were exhibited widely in the US and Europe. From 1888 to 1906 she ran the art department at Smith College in Massachusetts. Williams traveled extensively in Europe, producing many landscape paintings and letters describing her travels. After being dismissed from Smith College in 1906, she resettled in Paris and Florence, where she died unexpectedly in 1907 at the age of 50, leaving behind over 70 of her paintings and thousands of pages of letters.
This exhibition at the Ellarslie Museum explores African American art collected by African American women. It features works in various mediums from both prominent and lesser-known artists. At the center are five serigraphs by Romare Bearden depicting biblical stories that convey messages of tradition and value. Other artists represented, like Mercy Moyo and Mickalene Thomas, use imagery of strong African American women. Themes of family, home, and shared cultural experiences are prominent. Mediums like collage and portraiture allow artists to represent the multidimensional nature of African American life. Collectors are also profiled who support artists and collect works that celebrate African American resilience, beauty, and history.
Varnette P. Honeywood and Lois Mailou Jones were two African American women artists during the Harlem Renaissance who differed greatly in their artistic styles. Honeywood's works featured bold colors, patterns and textures to depict changes within the African American community. Jones preferred softer brush strokes and colors, focusing on her perceptions of nature in a subtle style. While both participated in the Harlem Renaissance, their approaches to artwork diverged significantly after that period.
This document is an introduction to the book "Inverted Odysseys", which examines the works of artists Claude Cahun, Maya Deren, and Cindy Sherman through both an exhibition and publication. It references a snapshot of Sherman as a child dressed as an old woman, noting how playing different roles helped children learn adult behaviors and identities. The introduction discusses how autobiography and self-portraiture became important in art starting in the 1970s, and how Sherman, Cahun, and Deren constructed multiple narratives by adopting different personas. It frames photography as central to both social functions and art, and how role playing has been integral to the medium since its origins in portrait studios. Both the exhibition and book shed
1. Behavioral branding involves verbal and nonverbal employee behaviors that directly or indirectly shape customer brand experiences and brand equity. It strengthens the brand experience by demonstrating brand-appropriate employee behaviors that reinforce the brand image and promise.
2. While attractiveness alone may not determine customer satisfaction, perceived attractiveness combined with high-quality employee interactions can maximize its positive impact on customers. Low-quality interactions reduce the relevance of physical attractiveness.
3. The document questions whether companies recognize their employees as brand representatives, identify brand-specific behaviors and appearances, and invest sufficiently in analyzing and managing "high touch" people branding.
The document presents findings from a survey of community and town councils in Wales regarding their profiles, skills and capabilities, interactions with communities and other organizations, and use of technologies. Key findings include that councils vary significantly in size and budgets, most have adopted the Model Code of Conduct, and about half have websites while internet access varies. Councils generally reported good relationships with their communities and unitary authorities, while interactions with the Welsh Assembly Government elicited more neutral responses.
The document contains descriptions and photographs of the interior and exterior of a house taken on August 21, 2010 by the photographer David Grandorge, including shots of the ground floor hallway, bedroom, bathroom, stairway, views from different rooms, the front dormer, kitchen, upstairs stairwell, and a bedroom over the garage with views of marshes.
Este documento describe un proyecto de fin de carrera para optimizar el dimensionado de una red móvil 3G a través del desarrollo de una aplicación. El proyecto se centra en tres dimensionados clave: capacidad de la interfaz IUB, códigos, y elementos de canal. La aplicación automatizará el proceso de búsqueda de inconsistencias en la red para cada uno de estos dimensionados usando criterios específicos, con el objetivo de ganar tiempo en la optimización de la red. El documento también introduce brevemente la evolución de las comunicaciones
Portraits have been used to portray people from many cultures. The photographer can play an important part in how the person is perceived through manipulation of the subject, the setting or the camera's controls. How do portraits communicate cultural identity? This essay looks at the history of portraiture specifically where it has been used to present cultural identity.
This document discusses how portraiture communicates cultural identity through history. It begins with a brief history of portraiture from paintings of wealthy individuals and royalty to the rise of photography making portraits more widely accessible. The document then explores how early photographers captured portraits that depicted cultural identity, both positively through images of black cultural heritage, and negatively through racist stereotypes. The document continues looking at the changing subjects and styles of portraits throughout the 19th and 20th centuries as new technologies emerged and social norms evolved.
What to consider when writing an Artist statementchristimothy12
The artist statement discusses how humans have modified the natural landscape through farming, grazing, burning, and clearing land for development. These practices have caused extensive environmental damage, with few remote places left untouched. The global population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, requiring a 70% increase in food production that could further degrade agricultural lands and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Through their artwork, the artist aims to bring awareness to the impacts of human activity on the environment and question whether future generations will be able to feed themselves sustainably. The subject matter is meaningful to the artist because they believe humans have a moral obligation to be responsible stewards of the planet and protect
The document summarizes W.H. Auden's poem "Museum of Fine Arts" about his visit to an art museum. The poem references works by Old Masters that depicted significant events happening alongside everyday life continuing as normal. Auden observed that people in modern society often go about their daily business without noticing events happening around them, similar to figures depicted in paintings who ignore disasters while preoccupied with their own lives. The poem uses imagery from artworks to reflect on human nature and society.
Critical Aesthetics: Race, Class, Gender and Cultural Capital in Art and DesignTony Ward
This document provides an introduction to critical aesthetics. It discusses how aesthetics is usually associated with perceptions of beauty in artworks. It analyzes several famous artworks and discusses how they came to be considered beautiful and significant. It notes that art has the ability to reveal insights about the world and help people understand complex issues. The document then discusses how gnomes and other folk art objects found in everyday places can also be considered art and provoke reflection on human experiences and society. It analyzes several examples of unique homes and gardens created by ordinary people using found objects. It argues these works embody a creative spirit and philosophy shared by famous artists like Gaudi, who incorporated objects from local people into his distinctive architectural works in Barcelona
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Vanitas themes were common in medieval funerary art and focused on death and decay as a reminder of the transience of life. During the Renaissance, such motifs became more indirect and found expression in still-life paintings, which were meant to remind viewers that pleasure is fleeting and death is certain. Common vanitas symbols include skulls, rotten fruit, bubbles, timepieces, and musical instruments, all of which represent the brevity and ephemeral nature of human existence.
Celebrating the Mexican Days of the Dead/Los Dios de los MuertosNancy Walkup
The document discusses the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and provides suggestions for teaching about it in a classroom. It describes the traditions of the celebration, which involves building altars (ofrendas) honoring deceased loved ones. The author recommends having student groups research artists and build ofrendas dedicated to them as a way to teach about the celebration without focusing on religious aspects. Completed ofrendas would then be displayed as an educational exhibit.
The Rocky Road to The Folk Tree | The LA BeatVictoria Thomas
Rocky Behr founded The Folk Tree gallery 30 years ago to showcase folk art from Mexico and Central and South America. She has cultivated relationships with artists and amassed a vast knowledge of artesania. The gallery hosts an annual Day of the Dead exhibition, including ofrendas or altars honoring loved ones. Visitors are invited to write messages that are later burned in a ceremony. The 2014 exhibition featured over 40 altars and was open through November 2nd.
This document discusses the history of art from its earliest beginnings to the Renaissance era. It notes that Paleolithic cave paintings were likely used for religious ceremonies or to document hunts. Art throughout early history focused on religious themes. Mesopotamian art centered around modern day Iraq and Iran, where developing cultures created cuneiform writing and figures that may have represented fertility. During the Renaissance, art became more realistic and three-dimensional as artists studied human anatomy and perspective. Overall, the document examines how art has evolved alongside the development of civilizations and been used to communicate ideas.
This document provides an overview of Montessori education. It discusses how Montessori viewed the development of a child's brain and intelligence. Key aspects of the Montessori method are explained, including the prepared environment, focus on practical life skills, and use of hands-on multi-sensory materials. The document also compares Montessori's views to those of theorists like Piaget, highlighting their shared belief that children learn through independent exploration and interaction with their environment.
Working for the Romanian Angel Appeal and the Royal College of Nursing in Constanta Romania after the fall of Ceaucescu. Working in the hospital and orphanages of Constanta. The largest HIV - AIDS population of children anywhere in Europe at that time. Working alongside mad nurses, doctors, psycholgists, the odd hippy and some generally wonderful human beings. This is some of the information I stored during that time.
The document summarizes the work done by Stella Griffiths and others to document and preserve the photographic work of Stanley Phillips from St. Clears, Wales from 1908-1920. They published books of his photos, established a website, held exhibitions of his work locally and further abroad that were well-attended. They also took on preserving the work of other local photographers. However, they currently lack a permanent space to display the collection and hold community events. They hope to establish a gallery, office, and retail space in Lower St. Clears to address this need and support the local community.
Modernity arose in the 19th century in response to industrialization, urbanization, and new attitudes among artists; it was characterized by new styles of painting, universal access to art, and changing social classes. As cities and consumerism grew, new artistic movements developed that rejected realism and embraced new subject matters and styles, making art more accessible through museums, lithography, and photography. Postmodernism emerged in the late 20th century as a rejection of modernism's focus on rationality and function in favor of pluralism and mixing of styles and cultures in response to a capitalist and mass consumer society.
1) The document analyzes cigarette advertising techniques over time, including iconic ads like the Marlboro Man. Advertisers have used imagery of masculinity, freedom, and lifestyle to promote smoking.
2) As restrictions have increased, the tobacco industry has turned to more subtle advertising like sponsoring events. They also target new demographics like the LGBT community.
3) The future of tobacco advertising is uncertain as regulations continue to tighten globally, but the industry explores new promotional methods like point-of-sale displays and social media.
The author takes a bus from their small village to St. Clears to review the town's shops and services. Upon arriving, they find most shops closed on the weekend. The next day, they visit the few shops that are open, including a factory shop and snack bar. They also enjoy food from the local Chinese and Indian restaurants. However, the author feels the town could attract younger visitors by having more businesses open on weekends and offering more amenities for teenagers.
An elderly couple who used to live in St. Clears but now live in Spain drove over 1,000 miles each way to visit an exhibition documenting the area over the last 100 years. They identified relatives in the photographs and shared stories from when they were young. The man offered a prize to anyone who could name all the men in a photo of his father on a factory outing. He commended the curator for preserving the area's photographic history for future generations.
1. Behavioral branding involves verbal and nonverbal employee behaviors that directly or indirectly shape customer brand experiences and brand equity. It strengthens the brand experience by demonstrating brand-appropriate employee behaviors that reinforce the brand image and promise.
2. While attractiveness alone may not determine customer satisfaction, perceived attractiveness combined with high-quality employee interactions can maximize its positive impact on customers. Low-quality interactions reduce the relevance of physical attractiveness.
3. The document questions whether companies recognize their employees as brand representatives, identify brand-specific behaviors and appearances, and invest sufficiently in analyzing and managing "high touch" people branding.
The document presents findings from a survey of community and town councils in Wales regarding their profiles, skills and capabilities, interactions with communities and other organizations, and use of technologies. Key findings include that councils vary significantly in size and budgets, most have adopted the Model Code of Conduct, and about half have websites while internet access varies. Councils generally reported good relationships with their communities and unitary authorities, while interactions with the Welsh Assembly Government elicited more neutral responses.
The document contains descriptions and photographs of the interior and exterior of a house taken on August 21, 2010 by the photographer David Grandorge, including shots of the ground floor hallway, bedroom, bathroom, stairway, views from different rooms, the front dormer, kitchen, upstairs stairwell, and a bedroom over the garage with views of marshes.
Este documento describe un proyecto de fin de carrera para optimizar el dimensionado de una red móvil 3G a través del desarrollo de una aplicación. El proyecto se centra en tres dimensionados clave: capacidad de la interfaz IUB, códigos, y elementos de canal. La aplicación automatizará el proceso de búsqueda de inconsistencias en la red para cada uno de estos dimensionados usando criterios específicos, con el objetivo de ganar tiempo en la optimización de la red. El documento también introduce brevemente la evolución de las comunicaciones
Portraits have been used to portray people from many cultures. The photographer can play an important part in how the person is perceived through manipulation of the subject, the setting or the camera's controls. How do portraits communicate cultural identity? This essay looks at the history of portraiture specifically where it has been used to present cultural identity.
This document discusses how portraiture communicates cultural identity through history. It begins with a brief history of portraiture from paintings of wealthy individuals and royalty to the rise of photography making portraits more widely accessible. The document then explores how early photographers captured portraits that depicted cultural identity, both positively through images of black cultural heritage, and negatively through racist stereotypes. The document continues looking at the changing subjects and styles of portraits throughout the 19th and 20th centuries as new technologies emerged and social norms evolved.
What to consider when writing an Artist statementchristimothy12
The artist statement discusses how humans have modified the natural landscape through farming, grazing, burning, and clearing land for development. These practices have caused extensive environmental damage, with few remote places left untouched. The global population is projected to exceed 9 billion by 2050, requiring a 70% increase in food production that could further degrade agricultural lands and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. Through their artwork, the artist aims to bring awareness to the impacts of human activity on the environment and question whether future generations will be able to feed themselves sustainably. The subject matter is meaningful to the artist because they believe humans have a moral obligation to be responsible stewards of the planet and protect
The document summarizes W.H. Auden's poem "Museum of Fine Arts" about his visit to an art museum. The poem references works by Old Masters that depicted significant events happening alongside everyday life continuing as normal. Auden observed that people in modern society often go about their daily business without noticing events happening around them, similar to figures depicted in paintings who ignore disasters while preoccupied with their own lives. The poem uses imagery from artworks to reflect on human nature and society.
Critical Aesthetics: Race, Class, Gender and Cultural Capital in Art and DesignTony Ward
This document provides an introduction to critical aesthetics. It discusses how aesthetics is usually associated with perceptions of beauty in artworks. It analyzes several famous artworks and discusses how they came to be considered beautiful and significant. It notes that art has the ability to reveal insights about the world and help people understand complex issues. The document then discusses how gnomes and other folk art objects found in everyday places can also be considered art and provoke reflection on human experiences and society. It analyzes several examples of unique homes and gardens created by ordinary people using found objects. It argues these works embody a creative spirit and philosophy shared by famous artists like Gaudi, who incorporated objects from local people into his distinctive architectural works in Barcelona
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Vanitas themes were common in medieval funerary art and focused on death and decay as a reminder of the transience of life. During the Renaissance, such motifs became more indirect and found expression in still-life paintings, which were meant to remind viewers that pleasure is fleeting and death is certain. Common vanitas symbols include skulls, rotten fruit, bubbles, timepieces, and musical instruments, all of which represent the brevity and ephemeral nature of human existence.
Celebrating the Mexican Days of the Dead/Los Dios de los MuertosNancy Walkup
The document discusses the Mexican celebration of Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) and provides suggestions for teaching about it in a classroom. It describes the traditions of the celebration, which involves building altars (ofrendas) honoring deceased loved ones. The author recommends having student groups research artists and build ofrendas dedicated to them as a way to teach about the celebration without focusing on religious aspects. Completed ofrendas would then be displayed as an educational exhibit.
The Rocky Road to The Folk Tree | The LA BeatVictoria Thomas
Rocky Behr founded The Folk Tree gallery 30 years ago to showcase folk art from Mexico and Central and South America. She has cultivated relationships with artists and amassed a vast knowledge of artesania. The gallery hosts an annual Day of the Dead exhibition, including ofrendas or altars honoring loved ones. Visitors are invited to write messages that are later burned in a ceremony. The 2014 exhibition featured over 40 altars and was open through November 2nd.
This document discusses the history of art from its earliest beginnings to the Renaissance era. It notes that Paleolithic cave paintings were likely used for religious ceremonies or to document hunts. Art throughout early history focused on religious themes. Mesopotamian art centered around modern day Iraq and Iran, where developing cultures created cuneiform writing and figures that may have represented fertility. During the Renaissance, art became more realistic and three-dimensional as artists studied human anatomy and perspective. Overall, the document examines how art has evolved alongside the development of civilizations and been used to communicate ideas.
This document provides an overview of Montessori education. It discusses how Montessori viewed the development of a child's brain and intelligence. Key aspects of the Montessori method are explained, including the prepared environment, focus on practical life skills, and use of hands-on multi-sensory materials. The document also compares Montessori's views to those of theorists like Piaget, highlighting their shared belief that children learn through independent exploration and interaction with their environment.
Working for the Romanian Angel Appeal and the Royal College of Nursing in Constanta Romania after the fall of Ceaucescu. Working in the hospital and orphanages of Constanta. The largest HIV - AIDS population of children anywhere in Europe at that time. Working alongside mad nurses, doctors, psycholgists, the odd hippy and some generally wonderful human beings. This is some of the information I stored during that time.
The document summarizes the work done by Stella Griffiths and others to document and preserve the photographic work of Stanley Phillips from St. Clears, Wales from 1908-1920. They published books of his photos, established a website, held exhibitions of his work locally and further abroad that were well-attended. They also took on preserving the work of other local photographers. However, they currently lack a permanent space to display the collection and hold community events. They hope to establish a gallery, office, and retail space in Lower St. Clears to address this need and support the local community.
Modernity arose in the 19th century in response to industrialization, urbanization, and new attitudes among artists; it was characterized by new styles of painting, universal access to art, and changing social classes. As cities and consumerism grew, new artistic movements developed that rejected realism and embraced new subject matters and styles, making art more accessible through museums, lithography, and photography. Postmodernism emerged in the late 20th century as a rejection of modernism's focus on rationality and function in favor of pluralism and mixing of styles and cultures in response to a capitalist and mass consumer society.
1) The document analyzes cigarette advertising techniques over time, including iconic ads like the Marlboro Man. Advertisers have used imagery of masculinity, freedom, and lifestyle to promote smoking.
2) As restrictions have increased, the tobacco industry has turned to more subtle advertising like sponsoring events. They also target new demographics like the LGBT community.
3) The future of tobacco advertising is uncertain as regulations continue to tighten globally, but the industry explores new promotional methods like point-of-sale displays and social media.
The author takes a bus from their small village to St. Clears to review the town's shops and services. Upon arriving, they find most shops closed on the weekend. The next day, they visit the few shops that are open, including a factory shop and snack bar. They also enjoy food from the local Chinese and Indian restaurants. However, the author feels the town could attract younger visitors by having more businesses open on weekends and offering more amenities for teenagers.
An elderly couple who used to live in St. Clears but now live in Spain drove over 1,000 miles each way to visit an exhibition documenting the area over the last 100 years. They identified relatives in the photographs and shared stories from when they were young. The man offered a prize to anyone who could name all the men in a photo of his father on a factory outing. He commended the curator for preserving the area's photographic history for future generations.
Two cyclists from Pendine, Andy Edwards and Phil Jenkins, known as the Two Fat Cyclists, rode 1,000 miles from Chicago to New York in six days to raise £8,000 for the Canolfan Plant Sir Gâr children's centre charity. They were joined by drivers Lyndon Williams and Gethin Jones and played acoustic music gigs along the route, meeting Welsh opera singer Bryn Terfel at the end. This was not their first long-distance charity cycling trip to the US, having previously ridden 3,000 miles across the country in 2009.
The document outlines the route taken by a torchbearer on May 27th 2012 through several communities in Wales, including Swansea, Llanelli, Burry Port, Kidwelly, Carmarthen, Haverfordwest, Fishguard, Newport, Cardigan, Sarnau, Brynhoffnant, Llanarth, Aberaeron, and Llanon. It provides details of the streets and roads traveled on in each location as well as the times spent in each community.
Pendine was crowded over the weekend hosting two major events - the fifth annual daffodil ride cycling event and a motocross event on the beach. The cycling event has grown in popularity each year and raises money for charity. A motocross event was recently added, with riders of all ages and a crowd watching exciting races. The organized events in Pendine have increased visitors to the area, helping struggling towns attract visitors through sports and family entertainment.
The Laugharne Festival committee decided that the 2012 festival will feature a production of Under Mik Wood for three nights, going back to the festival's original format. The next committee meeting will be on March 9th at 7pm in Fern Hill Orchard. Sadly, Miss Gleed, a founding trustee of the festival, passed away. She had helped clear stones from the Cors Playing Field and provided prizes to encourage children. In 2010, Burton by Rhodri Miles was well received, and the committee thanked all their supporters for helping make it a success.
The launch of a new photographic archive in St. Clears, Carmarthenshire aims to digitize tens of thousands of images documenting daily life in the area from the early 1900s to the late 1970s. Volunteers are cataloging photos from the archives of five local photographers. Lists of names and event details will be published online and in local areas to reconnect people with lost photos of family, friends and community events. The collection will showcase the region's history and be preserved for future generations.
Volunteers are sorting through tens of thousands of photographs from five Carmarthenshire photographers from the early 1900s to the 1970s to create an online archive. Names, locations, and dates for photos will be listed to help reunite people with old photos of themselves and families. The collection will be exhibited in St. Clears and passed on to the National Library of Wales to preserve it.
This document contains a list of over 150 events that took place in various towns in Wales between 1961-1986. The events include dinners, presentations, celebrations, school closures, church services, sports competitions and more. They took place in numerous locations such as hotels, inns, schools, churches, and other public buildings and venues.
This document appears to be a list of names, locations, and events from 1964-1982 in Wales. It includes things like baby photos, weddings, work passports, and other family events. Locations listed include towns like Whitland, Laugharne, Llanboidy. The list provides details on over 100 families in the region during this time period.
The Rural Conversion Grant Programme provides assistance to micro businesses for converting redundant rural buildings into business use when new jobs are created or existing jobs are safeguarded. The grant is funded by the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development and the Welsh Assembly Government. Applicants must be micro businesses employing less than 10 people and have a turnover less than 2 million euros. Grants will fund 50% of eligible project costs or £20,000 per job created, whichever is lower. Interested applicants should contact Mike Bull at Carmarthenshire County Council for an application form.
Mr. Julian Narbett, a resident of St. Clears, takes the author on a walk along the riverbank pointing out various accessibility and consultation issues in the town. Julian notes a boarded up window, plans to install stones instead of allowing local youth to make benches, inability to access fishing areas due to narrow gates, and unsafe surfaces around skateboarding areas. As they continue along the rough river path, Julian points out improperly placed stiles and fenced off fishing areas. Julian cares deeply for his community and believes the town council has let down residents by not consulting them and ignoring accessibility issues.
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Pema Khandu, born on August 21, 1979, is an Indian politician and the Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh. He is the son of former Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Dorjee Khandu. Pema Khandu assumed office as the Chief Minister in July 2016, making him one of the youngest Chief Ministers in India at that time.
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केरल उच्च न्यायालय ने 11 जून, 2024 को मंडला पूजा में भाग लेने की अनुमति मांगने वाली 10 वर्षीय लड़की की रिट याचिका को खारिज कर दिया, जिसमें सर्वोच्च न्यायालय की एक बड़ी पीठ के समक्ष इस मुद्दे की लंबित प्रकृति पर जोर दिया गया। यह आदेश न्यायमूर्ति अनिल के. नरेंद्रन और न्यायमूर्ति हरिशंकर वी. मेनन की खंडपीठ द्वारा पारित किया गया
1. Alan Stephen Evans
BA (Hons)
Photography
2006/07
Critical and Contextual Studies
Stewart Roberts
April 10th 2006
The Culture of Display
2. Peacocks and Flamingos
From the earliest times, objects have been placed on display. We could go back to the very
beginning and take the Christian belief that God made everything. If this were the case, it
may be the first example of an artist exhibiting his work. Moses scribed his ten
commandments onto stone. Was this an early example of an artist exhibiting his work?
Were the commandments meant as a guide to live one’s life or a trendy, contemporary
statement of the day? The subject matter that has been displayed has been varied. We
could make a link between the work of ancient Egyptians and that of the artist Damien
Hirst. Both preserved dead animals for exhibition. We could also make a link between the
Aboriginal cave painters to the modern day graffiti artist. Both painted symbols on walls
for expressing their identity, environment and culture. Displays have throughout history
evoked mixed reactions and had varying affects on people’s daily lives.
The transport system has seen a rapid development since the invention of the motorcar.
Before there were cars, lorries, and other forms of high-speed transport. The roads were
reasonably safe to stroll along. T he roads were in fact, carriageways or bridle paths meant
only for horse drawn carriages. The chances of an accident occurring were minimal. One
might see the occasional sign, milestone or boundary stone at the side of the road. There
was nothing for the traveller to look at save for the beautiful, unspoilt landscape. Compare
this with the chaos on today’s roads, airways and rail tracks. The world has been opened
up and we are able to travel from one end to the other in a matter of hours. We are
confronted at every turn by information, advertising, warnings and controls. Each of these
items has been prepared to maximise the chances of getting our attention. These displays
range from the basic road sign to enormous billboards. Large sums of money are spent on
updating them. They are seen as a necessary distraction.
Recently, there has been an increase in the number of roadside
memorials appearing. These memorials mark the place where a
tragic accident has occurred. There is no other evidence at the
scene. The memorials take many shapes and forms. They juxtapose
3. the presence of mass commercialism and neon lights. Usually a simple
bunch of flowers marks the spot. Some contain headstones, crosses, oil
burners, poems, personal items, etc. The memorial tends to remain until it
fades away, is removed or overgrown by nature. For a time, the site of the
accident becomes as important as the actual burial site. The place where
death occurred becomes the focal point. Anniversaries are remembered there. The grave is
the final resting place but the crash site plays an important part in the grieving and
remembering process. Although the roadside memorial is a relatively new phenomenon,
we can look back in history and find examples of similar gestures.
Bunches of herbs have been found in the hands of mummies. In Greece in the sixth
century gardens were formed which paid tribute to Adonis. At the Festival of Adonis,
celebrated at midsummer Athenian women sang dirges over the death of Aphrodite’s lover.
They placed a figure of Adonis on the rooftop. Round this they placed earthen pots filled
with soil. The women planted fennel lettuce wheat and barley. The plants sprouted rapidly
and withered just as quickly. They believed that this signified the fate of all vegetation.
After its great beauty in springtime it fades early, dried up in the hot summer of a Southern
land. This is symbolised in the mourning for the early violent death of the beautiful youth
Adonis.
Throughout the World wars, soldiers have placed flowers where their comrades had fallen.
So much so that on battle sites throughout the world, a rich variety of flowers have
appeared. The poppy is the most recognisable and symbolic for the British armed forces. It
is used on Remembrance Day every year. Flowers have been used in art throughout
history. Vincent Van Gough painted irises, sunflowers and poppies. Salvador Dhali used
flowers in his surrealist paintings. Primavera by Boticelli depicts the Three Graces
surrounded by nature on a carpet of every imaginable flower. This may be
interpreted as symbolising life, birth, and regeneration. The presence of the
wind is dark. He is reaching for one of the graces. This could be
interpreted as symbolising the rape of the land, winter, death, and
destruction. The presence of innocence and its ultimate loss. A
4. contemporary version might feature a car in place of the wind. The carpet of flowers
replaced by a stretch of road. An innocent life taken before its time. In his book, ‘If We
The Shadows’, the photographer David Bailey includes a number of images, which focus
on death. One of the first images we see is of a gravestone with his namesake on it. We see
girls embraced and kissing with a skull between their bodies. The image ‘St Margaret’s
Cemetery’ shows a group of stone angels with a covering of snow. There are images of
dead animals, hands bearing deaths heads, crucifixes and images of Christ. This is
something, which has become apparent in my own work. It could be described as a morbid
curiosity similar to that when we slow down to look at the roadside memorial. As we grow
older, the prospect of one’s own death grows closer. My own reasons for focussing on
death, as subject matter is a conscious way of dealing with the fear I have for it.
There are a number of other photographers whose work features death as a
subject matter. David B Nance has been photographing roadside memorials
in America. He has also traced the history of roadside memorials. The
custom of marking the site of a death on the road has its roots in the Hispanic culture of
the Southwest, where memorials are often referred to as Descansos ("resting places"). He
makes a link between the memorials erected at the site where funeral processions paused
on the journey between the church and cemetery. He surmises that an association is
created between the road, the interrupted journey, and death as a destination. This is where
he believes the present day memorials found expression in the practice of marking the
location of fatal accidents on the road.1
Nance describes the first ‘Descansos as,
‘resting places where those who carried the coffin from the church to the camposanto
paused to rest.2
The symbolism or presence of flowers also has its roots here. Nance believes that some of
the mourners would have been carrying sprigs of juniper, wild flowers. or small branches
1
http://webpages.charter.net/dnance/descansos/index.htm
2
Ibid
5. of piñon. Someone would tie them together with a leather thong, then plant the cross in the
ground. This became a permanent reminder.
The roadside memorial could be interpreted as someone’s public exhibition. The items are
usually carefully arranged and face the road. They are almost always hand-made They
vary a great deal in form and style and are given a place of prominence. One could argue
that this display should remain a private matter. In placing the objects, there is a defininte
attempt to gain attention much the same as the advertising billboards do. The exhibitor
understands or even expects that the display will be seen. There is nothing being sold.
There are no obvious words to read other than the labels on the flowers. One would have
to stop and take the time to read these. They are not led by fashion or driven or affected by
media or commercial influences. Whilst the flowers exist and have a strong visual
presence, they are signifiers of a life taken. They remind us of our own mortality. They
confront us with the reality of death as an actual event that arrives for a particular person,
at a particular place, at a particular time.
Flowers have traditionally been placed on the graves of loved
ones. This was their final resting place. Following the death
of Princess Diana, flowers were placed at sites around the
world. This was to be repeated in the case of almost every
subsequent death of a celebrity or in the aftermath of
disasters. The Heisel stadium disaster, the London bombings
and the murder of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman. In the
United Kingdom, grief had always been a private affair. Restraint and a stiff upper lip
were the norm for the upper classes. The working classes mourned and then held a
celebration of sorts. This is taken further in Ireland where the wake is a very lively affair.
These enormously publicised events appear to have had an impact on the public’s psyche.
One could argue that the working classes were more likely to take part in a public display
of grief. This had always been the case in the event of the death of a member of the Royal
Family. In the event of Diana’s death, it took the Nation by surprise. One could argue that
it becomes more emotionally charged when someone dies young. This is often the case in
6. car crashes. It is predominantly young males who are the victims.
On hearing of the death of Princess Diana, I took a bunch of flowers up to Kensington
Palace. It was early in the morning and there were approximately 5 bunches of flowers
placed on the railings. No one could have imagined the quantity of tributes, which were to
follow. It was an enormous outpouring of public grief. The events were to have a profound
affect on people all over the world. The following are extracts from a BBC website which
hosted reactions to her death.
Watching all the events on TV is very saddening. I feel a sense of loss yet I never
met Diana. It is very astounding to me how one person can touch so many lives.
Debbie R Lancaster, California.
When I heard of your death Diana, my life became more important. I know that
sounds strange but I had forgotten the things that you held strong and give to other
people. Now you have given us all something we had all lost in our feelings, LOVE.
You will live forever. Kevin
Such a great loss is felt all around the world, we pray for the two young princes. Your
mother was a wonderful woman. The Ramsden family, Seattle, Washington. 3
Some people felt a need to make a public display of their grief. Each year, flowers are
placed around a tree at the side of the road where Mark Bolan lost his life. Friends, fans or
family paying tribute at the place where the journey of life was interrupted. They could be
described as ‘Contemporary Descansos’. This is what the roadside memorials appear to be.
People react differently to this form of symbolism. There are those who argue that the
memorials are a danger and a potentially dangerous distraction. A county councilor from
North Yorkshire has denounced the memorials as ‘appalling’. Councillor Richard Thomas,
who lost his son Charlie in a crash in 1996, thinks the floral arrangements could distract
drivers and cause more accidents. He is calling on North Yorkshire County Council to ban
3
http://www.bbc.co.uk/politics97/diana/feedback.html
7. the shrines. He believes that the trend has grown from Europe. He points out that he is a
committed Anglican. One can only presume that he believes that it has its roots in
Catholicism. Although Mr. Thomas could be correct in indicating its origins, the growing
phenomenon does not appear to be the unique trait of any one religion or culture. 4
There is an ongoing debate amongst relatives of victims, parliamentarians, local
authorities and pro-active groups as to whether they should become legal. It is a highly
charged, contemporary and sensitive issue. At present, there is no legislation to allow or
ban roadside memorials or shrines. Memorabilia, activist groups, parliamentary papers,
etc, have begun to focus on these issues. A Hansard document in June 2000 reads as
follows
Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for the Environment, Transport and
the Regions what procedures exist for the erection of roadside memorials to
commemorate the lives of those killed in accidents; and if he will make a statement?
[123874]
Mr. Hill: Although Britain has a good road safety record there are still far too many
people killed and injured in road traffic accidents. It is for local highway authorities
to ensure that any roadside memorials to commemorate the lives of those killed in
accidents comply with the provisions of the various Highways Acts and Road Traffic
Acts and do not themselves become a road safety hazard either through obstruction
of the highway or a distraction to road users.5
Since August 2003, hundreds of new signs started to appear on British roads. Small
plaques, displaying a single red flower on a black background and carrying the message
'Remember Me' mark the places where someone has been killed or seriously injured in a
road crash. The red flower represents a scarlet anemone - a flower associated in mythology
with love and loss. Members of RoadPeace, the UK’s national charity for road traffic
victims, placed the signs. The 'Remember Me' signs are the first ever nation-wide public
4
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/north_yorkshire/3881767.
5
http://www.parliament.uk/index.cfm
8. acknowledgement for those killed and injured on Britain's roads, and for their families.
The organisation describes them as:
‘An arresting, universally understood and non-denominational reminder of the
dangers we all face when using the roads’. 6
RoadPeace provides dedicated support and advice to road crash victims. The organisation
has also sought to highlight the scale and preventable nature of road deaths and injuries.
Floral tributes to road crash victims have become a common sight on Britain's roads. The
shrines are a visible focus of grief for families and friends of victims. They also provide a
warning to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists of the dangers that exist on the roads. The
memorials are a non-permanent fixture. The flowers will eventually die. Road users have
no lasting reminder of the dangers at the location. Brigitte Chaudhry, National Secretary of
RoadPeace, said:
"We would like to see the 'Remember Me' sign erected automatically wherever
someone is killed or seriously injured in a road crash - to highlight the scale,
remember victims and prevent future tragedies." 7
With the growing publicity and public reaction to national disasters, there are some who
believe that the families of road death victims are entitled to place memorials at the site.
Jenny Jones, Deputy Mayor of London, said:
"We have monuments to recent tragedies, like the Paddington rail crash, but not to
the thousands of people who have been dying for decades in an everyday slaughter
on the streets." 8
Flowers have been used to display many emotions. The red rose may be associated with
sex. It may also be associated with a Ruby Wedding anniversary or a number of other
6
http://www.roadpeace.org/index.html
7
Ibid
8
Ibid
9. occasions. They are given for engagements, births, weddings, mother’s day, anniversaries,
etc. The meanings and associations are endless. When received, they are usually placed on
display for all to see. The short lifespan of cut flowers reflects the fragility of life. In the
long term, artificial flowers might replace them. One might conclude that this is a way of
distancing oneself from the person. Less visits and eventually an overgrown grave or
memorial site. As with fashion, art and the generations of life, the times change and the old
are forgotten. There are already examples of virtual memorials. It is a worldwide
phenomenon. America appears to have the largest collection of web based items on the
subject. Ireland France and Australia also feature heavily. Websites exist which are
completely dedicated to the memory of individuals or groups of people killed on the road.
Some of these sites contain newspaper reports and details of the accident. The following
appeared on an Irish website
Arklow gardai have also appealed for witnesses to a hit-and-run that claimed the life
of a young man. The victim, who is believed to be between 25 and 30, was found at
the side of the N11 at Ballynapark at 12.30am on Saturday. Gardai have not yet
released his name, as they are waiting for his family to return from abroad.9
I could not find any statistics to compare the responses of males and females to the
roadside memorials. My own response is to momentarily think about what might have
happened. Perhaps this is a typical male response. Wanting to know the mechanics rather
than the emotions. There are numerous websites, which feature the roadside memorials. It
may be significant that the sites created by males tend to focus on the mechanics. They are
usually photographers. Females create the sites, which are quite emotionally charged.
These online tributes also require looking after. Eventually, they too may be removed from
cyberspace.
With time, our attitudes to death may change. People are living longer. People are taking
control over the way in which they die. The planet is close to meltdown if the scientists
9
http://www.iol.ie/~roadside/index.htm
10. supporting the theory of Global Warming are to be believed. The growing amount of
controversy surrounding the placing of roadside memorials is akin to any contemporary
movement. Modern day artists such as Tracey Emin, Damien Hirst and the Chapman
brothers have all faced the public’s disapproval. The trend has been that the greater the
disapproval, the greater the chances of the subject matter gaining celebrity. It may only be
a matter of time before an art dealer snaps up a roadside memorial. The shed, boat, shed
Turner Prize winner could soon be standing alongside the pillar from the tunnel where
Princess Diana’s life ended. My own Descansos would have to be a plaque, which could
be, used as a camera, inscribed with the words, ‘just one more’. The following quote best
sums up the way in which we live our lives in the seconds before the appearance of a new
roadside memorial.
We say that the hour of death is uncertain, but when we say this we think of that hour
as situated in an obscure and distant future. It does not occur to us that it can have
any connection with the day already begun or that death could arrive this same
afternoon, this afternoon which is so certain and which has every hour filled in
advance".10
10
Marcel Proust, In Search Of Lost Time, Vol III -The Guermantes Way, Part Two : Chapter One