the white cube gallery in bermondsey, london, presents antony gormley’s sculptural exhibition titled body politic.
antony gormley explores body politics through concrete sculpture exhibition at white cube
I Took 12 Portraits Of Dogs And Turned Them Into A Cute Calendar To Support A Local Rescue (12 Pics)
Pet rescue is near and dear to my heart, and one of my favorite ways to give back.
For the past three years, I’ve partnered with a central Florida rescue organization – Happy Trails Animal Rescue – creating an annual calendar featuring dogs they’ve adopted out or supported through their numerous community outreach programs.
Happy Trails focuses on dogs who need some additional support to be happy, content family members. They might be nervous around new people or situations, find other dogs frightening, need help channeling their energy, have disabilities like deafness or blindness, or simply do best with some enrichment. Happy Trails meets them where they are to help them be their best selves – along with running a much-needed pet food pantry.
More info: happytrailsanimalrescue.com
Perspective | This photographer is exploring climate change’s effects in Hungary
Like many photographers, András Zoltai has spent much time photographing outside of his home country. He has worked on projects in Armenia, Crimea, New York, the Balkans and India.
It was in India where Zoltai, while working on an environmental story about the Brahmaputra River that he realized he should, in fact, also be looking at environmental issues in is home country of Hungary.
Zoltai’s project is ongoing, but he says he wants to “explore the fragile relationship between humans and water at a more metaphorical level through my human encounters and memories, but still focusing on how climate change and human negligence affect our most precious resource—WATER and the QUALITY OF LIFE that surrounds it.”
Interestingly enough, Zoltai grew up near Hungary’s second biggest river, the Tisza. He told In Sight:
“My entire childhood was inevitably shaped by the presence of the river and the thermal springs around my hometown, Szentes. This region was one of the most rich and vivid livelihoods in Hungary before the river regulations took place in the 19th century. The developments around water ecosystem, and the threats of recent climate issues has been constantly impacting the environment, causing huge droughts, extreme weather events and limiting our direct access to living waters.”
Zoltai’s images are poetic encounters with Hungarians and climate changes affect on them. He told In Sight, “My main motivation is to photograph the current relationship between human and water, reveal the country’s critical points, concentrate on countryside people whole livelhihood and place of residence also heavily depend on the presence of water.”
Today on In Sight we are pleased to show the beginnings of Zoltai’s project, “Blue Memoir.”
You can see more of Zoltai’s work on his website, here.
DIVE’s Big Shot Cephalopods photo competition
Our next Big Shot underwater photography competition starts now – send us your best cephalopod pictures by 11 February 2024 for the chance to win an Aggressor Adventures liveaboard trip to the Egyptian Red Sea
Our Big Shot Megafauna and Big Shot Kaleidoscope underwater photography competitions have been a great success, with some amazingly beautiful images published in our two most recent print magazines.
For the Spring 2024 issue of DIVE, we’re asking you to send us your best shots of cephalopods – octopus, cuttlefish, squids and nautilus. The best pictures will be printed in the magazine, with the overall winner rewarded with a seven-night trip on board the Red Sea Aggressor IV (worth US$2,699) courtesy of Aggressor Adventures.
There are many different species of cephalopod, many of which make easy subjects for photography – but cephalopods are also highly intelligent, so capturing the perfect shot means capturing some of the animal’s personality as much as it does its interesting features.
To enter the competition, submit up to ten of your best shots – plus, you also need to make sure that your entries are uploaded to either Instagram, Facebook or X with the tags and hashtags as listed in the ‘How to enter’ box below.
The deadline for entries is midnight (GMT) on Sunday, 11 February 2024.
The overall winner of the competition will win a free place for one person for seven nights diving onboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV (flights not included).
How to enter:
- Submit your images (minimum 1, maximum 10) using the form below, AND:
- Tag your shots on Instagram with: #DIVEsBigShotCephalopods @AggressorAdventures @Divemag OR
- Tag your shots on Facebook with: #DIVEsBigShotCephalopods @AggressorAdventures @DigitalDive OR
- Tag your pics on X (formerly Twitter) with: #DIVEsBigShotCephalopods #AggressorAdventures @DiveMagazine
- You can submit a maximum of 10 pictures to the competition, but you can only use the form once, so make sure you submit them all together; you can’t upload them one after the other.
- That’s it! Note that the photos are moderated so may take up to 24 hours to appear in the gallery.
Important Information – please read!
- Please read the terms and conditions carefully before entering.
- You must be the original photographer and copyright holder of the picture you submit
- You must have access to high-resolution original versions of the pictures you submit
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- Your details will be shared with Aggressor Adventures (but no other third party)
- Problems with your entry? e-mail info@divemagazine.com
DIVE’s BIG SHOT CEPHALOPODS Photography Competition Terms and Conditions
By entering this competition; entrants agree to be bound by these rules.
- The competition opens on 15 December 2023 at 11:00am and closes on 11 February 2024 at 23:59 (BST)
- The best images will be selected by the judges for publication in the Spring 2024 issue of DIVE. One image will be selected as the overall winner by the judges and the overall winner will receive an Aggressor Adventures liveaboard trip to Egypt onboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV.
- The judges’ decision is final; no correspondence will be entered into.
- The prize is a week’s trip for one person aboard the Red Sea Aggressor IV on dates to be agreed with Aggressor Adventures.
- Flights are not included; prize winners are responsible for their own transport to and from Marsa Alam, Egypt.
- Local taxes, visas, health requirements and travel insurance are the responsibility of the prize winner.
- All entrants submitting a photograph that is selected for publication will receive one year’s digital subscription to DIVE Magazine.
- Participating in this competition will subscribe the entrant to DIVE’s weekly newsletter. The newsletter, which contains a weekly digest of articles, plus news of special offers and competitions is completely free of charge, and can be unsubscribed from at any time without penalty. No data will be shared with any third party except Aggressor Adventures (see below)
- The name and e-mail address of all entrants to all of DIVE’s Big Shot competitions will be shared with Aggressor Adventures.
- Prizes are non-transferable, and there is no cash alternative.
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- The entrants agree to give DIVE magazine non-exclusive rights to submissions of photographs for the purposes of promotion of the competition in print and online.
- The laws of England and Wales govern this agreement.
Plaster sculpture brings festive cheer to Stepping Hill orthopaedic patients
Orthopaedic technicians at Stepping Hill Hospital have constructed a Christmas Wallace and Gromit scene from left-over materials from making plaster casts.
Cincinnati Art Museum exhibit highlights contemporary Indigenous glass artists
Glass artwork created by Indigenous artists is on display now through early April at the Cincinnati Art Museum.
Clearly Indigenous: Native Visions Reimagined in Glass comes to Cincinnati from The Museum of Indian Arts and Culture in Santa Fe, New Mexico. It features 120 pieces from 33 artists, showcasing new takes on traditional stories, along with current issues affecting tribal nations.
“It features 29 Native American artists from the United States and Canada, as well as four artists from the Pacific Rim — from New Zealand and from Australia,” explains curator Letitia Chambers, Ed.D. “Adding the Indigenous artists from other countries helped illuminate the story that American Indian artists and other Indigenous artists bring to this new medium of glass art.”
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Chambers uses “new” because the glass art movement on display in the exhibit hasn’t been around all that long. The Native Glass Movement began in the 1970s when, as part of a collaboration, a young glass artist named Dale Chihuly arrived in New Mexico to build a hot shop. Chihuly, of course, is one of the most popular and well-known glass artists in the world, with large-scale blown glass sculptures in museums and spaces across the globe. Chambers says Chihuly’s work in New Mexico inspired generations of Indigenous artists to explore glass as a medium for art.
Preview more work featured in the exhibit in the slideshow below.
“Our mainstream culture tends to think of Indians as a part of the past, partially because of the depiction of Native Americans in movies and other media,” says Chambers. “But in fact, they are very dynamic, exciting cultures, with strong artistic and aesthetic traditions. The glass art presented in Clearly Indigenous shows not only the cultural heritage of the artist, but the extremely effective use of that cultural heritage in creating contemporary fine art. The glass art created by American Indian artists is therefore both a personal expression of the artist, [and] a part of their cultural heritage.”
Dan Friday (Lummi), “Haila” Ho Wan Ut Old Peter (Skokomish/Chehalis), Preston Singletary (Tlingit), Tony Jojola (Isleta Pueblo), Carol Lujan (Diné), Priscilla Cowie (Māori) and Djambawa Marawili (Aboriginal Australian) are among the artists included in the exhibition, according to the museum.
The exhibit opens Friday, Dec. 14 and runs through April 7, 2024.
This uncanny photo series explores the feline gaze
My Nonhuman Friends by artist Nika Sandler incorporates archival family photographs and cats’ POV images to create a tactile, surreal exploration of the mysterious feline world
15December 2023
Photographer Spreads Joy, Capturing Memories To Last A Lifetime – Town-Crier Newspaper
By Shannon Anastasio
On Saturday, Dec. 2, photographer Tanya Paugh of Chasing Smiles Photography took on the role of Santa’s helper, sharing her talent with the community. In the spirit of giving, Paugh recently embarked on a heartwarming mission to spread joy and capture precious moments for families.
Paugh’s journey began seven years ago when her first grandchild arrived, inspiring her to channel her passion for photography into creating lasting memories for others. Although she currently takes photos for fun, she is hoping to make it her career someday.
Operating under the philosophy of “Chasing Smiles,” Paugh wanted to extend a helping hand to her neighbors, especially during a year that brought unprecedented challenges to many. Being a part of several Facebook groups, she found a platform to connect with her community and offer a unique gift that goes beyond material possessions.
Despite facing financial constraints of her own, Paugh decided to give the gift of photography by providing free photo sessions for families. What started as an intention to assist up to five families quickly grew to include an astounding 19 families. Her generous spirit and love for capturing genuine moments led Paugh to share her talent with a broader audience.
Announcing her initiative on social media, Paugh received an overwhelming response when 20 families eagerly signed up for the opportunity to have their special moments frozen in time by Chasing Smiles Photography. Despite the initial plan of limiting the sessions, she couldn’t turn anyone away, demonstrating her commitment to making a difference in as many lives as possible.
Paugh encouraged families to dress in festive reds and greens, embracing the holiday spirit. She welcomed them to bring their own props and decorations, fostering a personalized and meaningful photo session. With a promise of delivering edited copies through Facebook Messenger, Paugh aimed to provide not just a service but cherished memories that families could hold dear.
“Photography is not just a hobby; it’s a dream career,” Paugh said, adding that she was passionate about capturing the essence of each family’s unique style, whether it’s in parks, beaches or the comfort of their homes.
Paugh emphasized the importance of permission, ensuring that families were comfortable with their photos being shared and requesting them to tag her if they chose to do so.
Acknowledging the collaborative effort that made this initiative possible, Paugh expressed her gratitude to Shani Ramkumar for offering her yard as a picturesque setting. She also thanked Sasha Johnson and her 12-year-old son Jasper, who played an integral role in assisting throughout the day, with Jasper even taking on the role of the Grinch. Their dedication and support, despite the sweltering heat, contributed to the success of the project.
Paugh meticulously planned the day, providing times and names for each family and urging them to be punctual. The result was a seamlessly organized photo shoot, with no issues or delays. Even with the largest family of eight members, Paugh and her team worked efficiently, ensuring that every family left with heartwarming memories captured through her lens.
The overwhelming response and the touching stories shared by the families underscored the impact of this initiative. In a year marked by uncertainties, she succeeded in bringing smiles to faces and spreading the joy of the holiday season — a reminder that even in difficult times, a simple gesture can make a significant difference in someone’s life.
As Paugh navigates her own challenges, her dedication to brightening the lives of others shines through. In the midst of personal struggles, she found solace and fulfillment in the stories she heard and the moments she captured. This holiday season, Tanya Paugh and Chasing Smiles Photography truly embody the spirit of giving, proving that a camera, coupled with a generous heart, has the power to create lasting memories and bring communities together.
For more information about Chasing Smiles Photography, e-mail tpaugh4@gmail.com or call (561) 679-6561 to set up a fun shoot for your family in the future.
The Art Market, Bushwick-style : Bushwick Daily
“I find that talking to people is often what convinces them to buy it,” said Layla Nami, one of the numerous artists selling her wares at a recent Parkmart meet.
Walking from Myrtle Ave to Melrose, it’s hard not to be drawn into the monthly market that has been running that street since 2021. The energy of the warehouse-turned-art meet is quintessentially Bushwick, where it feels like art explodes out of every crack in the pavement.
Nami’s work, which she sells in the form of prints and clothes, is inspired by her own father’s tales of Iranian folklore, demons she spied at the Met Cloisters and her own looming feeling of being watched. She’s been selling since 2021 and often pops by as many markets as possible.
One of the more recent ones is “Parkmart,” a self-described artist market-after party that’s regularly populated by over 60 vendors and animated by five hours of DJ sets and meets at 40 Melrose Street. Taking a lap around the market, there’s collaged photography, dainty lace chokers, zines and crocheted balaclavas.
Unlike most art markets, which mingle artists with resellers, Parkmart is pointedly aimed at people who make their own things. No vintage.
“The thing with flea markets in New York is that most of it is a mix of vintage and art,” organizer Nico Bonacquist said recently in an interview with VICE’s i-D vertical. “But we [knew] if we only did artists it would set us apart from everything else,” he added.
Amani Starks, who draws comics, says she fell in love with the drawing as a way to channel her own artistic feelings.
“Art on its own is often up for interpretation but comics allow for little to be misunderstood,” she said, showing me her latest, and first, edition of a zine she’s made titled “Stygian.” The zine features a collection of oil and digitally-drawn comics that followed along characters she’s created, like Pluto the Great, a green haired, devil eared assailant who is on a quest for blood.
The zine explores Starks’ feelings about the grip of depression and the power of female rage. The comics are both a great outlet for her and the feel practical. Coming here from from Philadelphia, she needs her art to be moveable as she goes from market to market.
This sort of “moveable art,” ranging from clothing to zines to jewelry was a common motif at every booth, seemed to be the mark of a traveling artist.
Follow Parkmart on Instagram to find dates of future art meets.
Images taken by Molly Healy for Bushwick Daily.
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Restored Flamenco sculpture rededicated on Eighth Street
In a classic Christmas movie, every time a bell rings, an angel gets its wings.
