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Grounds For Sculpture to Present Final Nighttime Light and Sound Experience in Collaboration with Klip Collective

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Grounds For Sculpture to Present Final Nighttime Light and Sound Experience in Collaboration with Klip Collective
(HAMILTON, NJ) — Night Forms, a site-specific multi-sensory experience, will be on view at Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) from November 24, 2023 through April 7, 2024. This third and final installment of GFS’s partnership with Klip Collective brings back more than a dozen installations from the second season’s Infinite Wave along with a reprise of Froghead Rainbow, one of the most popular works from Klip’s inaugural project at GFS, dreamloop. The exhibition is designed to engage with Grounds For Sculpture’s art and horticulture collections and invites visitors to explore the grounds after dark.

Downing Street celebrates Visual Arts to mark 20 Years of Frieze London

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Downing Street celebrates Visual Arts to mark 20 Years of Frieze London

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will today champion the arts at Number 10 Downing Street to mark the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking Frieze London Art Fair. 

  • A day of events championing the visual arts to be held at Number 10 Downing Street
  • Comes as Frieze London Art Fair turns 20 years old
  • Events to focus on providing pathways into the arts for young people and supporting regional museums

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer will today champion the arts at Number 10 Downing Street to mark the 20th anniversary of the groundbreaking Frieze London Art Fair. 

The event demonstrates the government’s support for the visual arts as a key part of the success of the wider arts sector as a major contributor to the UK economy. The UK is the second largest art market in the world, just behind the US with 18% of sales globally.  It is larger than the rest of Europe combined.

The arts are an important part of our thriving creative industries, which were worth £108 billion to the economy in 2021 and supported over two million jobs across the country last year. The creative industries were recognised as a priority growth sector by the Chancellor and in June the Department for Culture, Media and Sport published the Creative Industries Sector Vision, which sets out how the Government will work together with industry to support growth and prosperity. 

Also attending the event will be Minister for Arts and Heritage Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay, British art market leaders and representatives from art galleries and museums across the UK. 

The full day of events at Downing Street will start with an award ceremony in the morning unveiling a new print commissioned for the Robson Orr TenTen Award 2023 by the Government Art Collection, hosted by Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay. 

The Robson Orr TenTen Award is a ten-year scheme, which commissions a unique limited edition print by a leading British artist each year. Fifteen editions are gifted to the Government Art Collection to put on display in UK government buildings around the world while the sale of eleven editions help raise funds for the Government Art Collection to support emerging British artists and those currently underrepresented in the Collection. The award is presented by the Government Art Collection with Outset Contemporary Art Fund and sponsored by leading philanthropists Sybil Robson Orr and Matthew Orr.

Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer said:

We are in a golden age for British arts and culture and the government will do all we can to continue to maximise the potential of our creative industries, which boasts talent the length and breadth of the UK.

The Robson Orr TenTen Award is a fantastic initiative that gives a platform to this talent, providing much-needed opportunities for underrepresented artists.

Later in the day, a Youth Leaders Networking Lunch will take place in the State Dining Room at Number 10 to highlight innovative programmes across the UK that support young people in the arts. Discussions at the lunch will centre on creating pathways for under-represented groups and providing opportunities for young leaders to meet and share experiences. 

Attendees at the lunch include renowned artist Alvaro Barrington and young people who collaborated with him on designing a community basketball court in Bethnal Green, that was then represented in his work Change the Game, Frieze (2022), recently acquired by the Government Art Collection. 

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay will also host a roundtable together with the Government Art Collection and Contemporary Art Society to highlight the Contemporary Art Society’s work with the Collections Fund at Frieze, acquiring major new works at Frieze London for regional collections in the UK. Recipients of the fund over the past seven years, including the Fitzwilliam Museum, will discuss the positive impact of the scheme on their collections and local communities. 

Arts and Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said: 

The UK is a world leader in the arts and it is vital that we continue to provide access to culture and creative opportunities for everyone – as our Creative Industries Sector Vision and our work on a new Cultural Education Plan will do.

I look forward to meeting cultural leaders from around the country to discuss the great work they are doing to develop collections around the UK, ensuring people have access to world-class culture on their doorstep no matter where they live.

ENDS

Notes to editors: 

  • The Prime Minister will host an evening reception together with leaders of the UK art sector.  Around the famous door of Number 10 Downing Street will be a neon installation by Chila Kumari Burman MBE, as a testament to the talent of our visual arts sector in the UK.  
  • As one of the world’s most influential contemporary art fairs, which focuses on living artists and innovative practice, the Frieze London Art Fair is an iconic part of this success.
  • Frieze London and Frieze Masters take place each October in The Regent’s Park. 
  • Twenty years after its foundation by Matthew Slotover and Amanda Sharp in 2003, the fair has since expanded around the world with annual fairs not just in London but Los Angeles, New York and Seoul. 
  • Statistics on the UK art market are taken from this 2023 report from Art Basel and UBS: Dr Clare McAndrew, THE ART MARKET 2023 A report by Art Basel & UBS

Background on the Government Art Collection 

  • The Government Art Collection, established in 1899, is a national collection of historic, modern and contemporary British art that is displayed in government buildings in the UK and around the world. These locations include 10 & 11 Downing Street, government departments and residences and offices of British Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Consuls-General in over 125 countries worldwide. 
  • The works are seen by thousands of visitors, promoting British art internationally and contributing to cultural diplomacy. We actively seek ways to widen engagement with Government Art Collection works with non-government audiences through partnerships and by participating in local, national and international events.
Published 10 October 2023

Vote yes to statue, stairs, and seating!

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Vote yes to statue, stairs, and seating!
If you want the library stairs repaired, practical seating in the form of an elegant marble bench, and a handsome bronze sculpture added to the front of the library at no expense to the taxpayer, then vote YES on this “redesign.”

Photography Is a Feeling

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Photography Is a Feeling

Landscape photography, at its core, is more than just a visual art form; it’s a profound emotional experience. It’s the art of capturing feelings, not just scenes. I want to take you on a journey through my lens to explore how photography transcends mere pixels and lenses, with my backdrop being the unforgettable Storm Agnes adventure at the Devil’s Horns in Dingle.

Photography is unique among the arts because it can freeze a single moment in time, preserving not only the image but also the emotions that accompany it. Every photograph is a testament to the photographer’s emotions, intentions, and perspective at that precise instant.

As I stood at the edge of the roaring sea, battling the tempestuous winds during the tumultuous Storm Agnes in Dingle, my camera became an extension of my emotional state. The crashing waves and the majestic Devil’s Horns evoked awe, wonder, and fear simultaneously. Each click of the shutter was a release of pent-up emotions, an attempt to encapsulate the visceral experience. I felt at times that I wouldn’t be able to get a sharp shot, due to the relentless power of the wind coupled with the ferocious size and speed of the waves. Nonetheless, I continued to hammer my shutter button every time a wave approached, and to be honest, this was every few seconds, so overall, my feeling of missing the moment would only be fleeting, as I would have another chance to catch the next one as it roared towards us and crashed against the rocky cliffs. 

The Dance of Light and Shadow

One of photography’s most enchanting aspects is the dance between light and shadow. It’s this interplay that not only creates visually striking images but also stirs deep emotional responses. During my Storm Agnes adventure, the ever-changing light added layers of emotion to my photographs.

The dark, menacing clouds cast an ominous pall over the scene, heightening the sense of drama and foreboding. But occasionally, the sun broke through, casting a surreal, golden glow over the tumultuous sea. These moments of light were like fleeting glimpses of hope amid the chaos, and they infused our photographs with a unique blend of emotions—awe, anticipation, and even a touch of serenity.

Shooting a Sigma 150-600mm Handeld

As you will already know well, photography isn’t just about pointing and shooting. It’s about carefully composing an image to convey a specific emotion or message. The composition of a photograph can evoke a wide range of feelings. In the midst of Storm Agnes, the Devil’s Horns stood as symbols of resilience and strength. Their jagged, defiant forms contrasted sharply with the chaotic sea. Framing the shot to include both the furious waves and the unwavering rocks created a composition that spoke of the enduring power of nature and evoked a sense of admiration and respect. This was made harder due to the wind, plus my bold decision to shoot only handheld. This decision was made due to the very nature of my subjects, fast-moving waves, and light, which meant I needed to be fluid, and because I was going to be shooting at fast shutter speeds, I felt I didn’t need the extra baggage of the tripod. 

Color?

Color plays a pivotal role in photography, affecting the emotions a photograph elicits. Storm Agnes offered a dramatic palette of colors, from the deep blues and grays of the raging sea to the warm, rays of light that teased us as they bounced off the islands in the distance. 

The cool, moody blues of the stormy sea conveyed a sense of depth and mystery. They mirrored the intensity of the moment, inviting viewers to feel the vastness of the ocean’s power. In contrast, the warm colors of the glowing light from the sun that periodically peaked out from behind the clouds hinted at the promise of contrast and texture on the water, fostering a sense of hope amid the chaos.

Photography as a Cathartic Experience

In general, photography is often a deeply personal form of self-expression. It can be a therapeutic outlet for processing and conveying emotions. Storm Agnes was a tumultuous and challenging experience, both physically and emotionally. But through photography, I was able to channel my emotions into something tangible and share them with others.

Each photograph taken during that stormy day in Dingle tells a story — a story of resilience in the face of nature’s fury, a story of awe in the presence of untamed power and a story of camaraderie among fellow photographers. Nigel, Mads, and Michael all felt the power of this storm also, and this would fuel them as the day went on too. We may have at times felt wind-swept, uncomfortable and like giving up. However, the sheer power of this storm and the promise of what was to come kept us transfixed on the mission and the goals of capturing some stunning shots to match our feelings. It’s a cathartic experience to revisit those images and relive the emotions they carry.

Photography Is Storytelling

Photography is storytelling without words. Each photograph is a narrative, a frozen moment in time that invites viewers to weave their own stories and emotions into the image. Our Storm Agnes adventure became a tale of bravery, determination, and the enduring love for the art of photography.

As viewers look at our photographs, we hope they can immerse themselves in the narrative. They can feel the wind whip through their hair, taste the salt in the air, and hear the deafening roar of the waves. It’s a testament to the power of photography to transcend time and space and evoke emotions in those who behold the image. I certainly had all of these feelings during my shoot, and even at times felt the wind as it tried to lift my eyelids from my face. 

The Longer-Lasting Feelings 

Photographs, once captured, have an enduring impact. They become time capsules of emotions, transporting viewers back to the moment when the image was taken. Our Storm Agnes photographs continue to evoke a sense of awe, wonder, and respect for the forces of nature.

Every time someone views one of those images, they are transported to that stormy day on the cliffs of Dingle. They can feel the rush of adrenaline, the tingling of excitement, and the reverence for nature’s power. It’s a testament to the emotional resonance that photography can achieve. These are the feelings I have when editing my shots from there, and if I can evoke any similar feelings in the viewer, then that’s half the future battle done too. 

In Conclusion

Photography is not merely about capturing what the eye sees; it’s about capturing what the heart feels. It’s a means of translating emotions, experiences, and moments into a visual medium that can be shared and appreciated by others. Our Storm Agnes adventure in Dingle exemplified how photography can transcend the visual to become a visceral and emotional experience.

So, the next time you pick up your camera and frame a shot, remember that you’re not just capturing an image; you’re capturing a feeling, a moment in time infused with your emotions and your unique perspective. And in doing so, you’re sharing a piece of your soul with the world. Even if you don’t have the crazy conditions we had, I am sure that there will still be a feeling that lasts a lot longer than the shoot.

Photography is an art of emotion, and every click of the shutter is an opportunity to convey the depths of the human experience in our images. Print your shots and put them on a wall at home, so you too can be reminded of those feelings you had when hitting that shutter button

Have you more to add to this? Have you a particular image(s) that evoke emotions and feelings each time you look at it, or perhaps your images have evoked feelings in other viewers? I’d love to hear your stories in the comments below.

Sacramento State photography alumni highlight food insecurity through Yolo Food Bank partnership

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Sacramento State photography alumni highlight food insecurity through Yolo Food Bank partnership

By Jonathan Morales

October 09, 2023

Charles Victor has spent most of the time setting up his business since earning his Photography degree from Sacramento State in May. Most of his work, he said, takes place in controlled environments such as the studio, where people are aware of him capturing their image.

So, when he first walked into Recovery Café, a West Sacramento safe space for people who have experienced trauma to enjoy a meal, learn life skills, or just socialize and support each other, he had to do something he wasn’t used to – he had to leave his camera in the bag.

A black and white portrait of Eliza Gregory.
Sacramento State Assistant Professor of Photography Eliza Gregory is leading a group of recent Photography alumni in shooting photos at local nonprofits in an effort to help them develop technical skills and prepare for their careers. (Photo courtesy Eliza Gregory)

“I realized quickly – the opposite of what I do professionally – is no one is expecting photography,” he said. “I had to earn people’s trust in a different way.”

Victor is one of seven new Sac State alums who have been taking photographs for the Yolo Food Bank’s partner nonprofit organizations, gaining crucial experience and contacts while providing the often cash-strapped nonprofits with professional-quality images they can use for marketing and fundraising.

The partnership is the latest effort by Assistant Professor of Photography Eliza Gregory to not only teach students technical skills, but to take “a step toward my personal goal of trying to build bridges for our graduates to professional practice after graduation,” Gregory said.

The photographers’ work has two components. The first is practical: Take documentary-style images that will be easy for the nonprofits to use on their websites, in promotional materials and reports, and elsewhere.

The second part gives them the freedom to capture images they think are important based on what they’ve seen and heard, doing so artistically if they are inclined: food items scanned against a black background, for example, or stylized close-up images of a client’s face.

When the project finishes this month, the nonprofits and the Yolo Food Bank will have exclusive rights to use the images for three months. The artists can then submit their work to other venues. Artists are each receiving $1,000 from the food bank. An exhibit featuring their work will go up at the Barn Gallery in Woodland in July 2025.

“My mission in making these partnerships is to build capacity in my students, but also build capacity in the nonprofit sector so they understand how to work with emerging artists,” Gregory said. “Sac State alums just coming out of our program need support as they enter professional practice, so there is a lot of potential here for mutual benefit.”

The photographers will hand in their final work during a celebration at the Yolo Food Bank on Oct. 18.

Karen Baker, the organization’s executive director, has liked what she has seen so far.

“Just the way they can tell our story, both with the food that we work with, but also the families, was really surprising,” she said. “I was really impressed.”

The need within the community for food and other services is “going through the roof, and yet people are not aware of that, and I need to get that story out there,” Baker said.

The food bank’s number of clients has risen by 20% since the start of the pandemic, she said, but data can only tell part of the story. Powerful imagery can humanize an issue like food insecurity and build empathy, and the Sac State alumni have been up to the task.

A volunteer at a senior center serves a meal to couple.
Amelia Gabel, a volunteer with the Woodland Community and Senior Center, serves Woodland seniors attending Meals on Wheels Yolo County’s congregate dining, offered every Wednesday. Joseph Roman, a recent Sac State alum, captured the facility as part of his work for the Yolo Food Bank. (Photo courtesy Joseph Roman)

“I need to raise money, I need to raise supporters, and it all begins with being able to tell the story in a way that’s powerful and impactful, and touches their heart, and really helps them understand it,” Baker said. “And what you need are talented photographers with a lot of heart, and that’s what I noticed when I met these photographers. They not only had the artistry, but their compassion was just as incredible.”

The alumni will walk away from the job with two local contacts and references – the food bank and the nonprofit they worked with – as well as the skills developed while taking the photos.

Joseph Roman graduated with a Photography degree in 2021 and has been working in a grocery

store while picking up photography and gallery work where he can. The Yolo Food Bank project is his first commercial job, and he was assigned to the local Meals on Wheels chapter.

He spent the last few weeks photographing the kitchens, food prep staff, and the congregation halls where the organization serves meals. Doing so not only shored up his portraiture skills, but also helped him learn how to better connect with his subjects.

“It’s definitely teaching me how to communicate, and I think that learning to communicate overall what I’m doing with the imagery will help me whether I’m doing fine art or commercial art,” Roman said.

Another important part of the project, Gregory said, was reimagining how nonprofit organizations communicate their mission to the public.

“We are trying to tell stories that contain nuance and complexity,” she said. “We’re not looking to tell the same old story that objectifies people receiving services, receiving support. We want to try to tell new kinds of stories, where contradiction, emotion – true humanity – can come to the fore.”

Victor, the May graduate supporting Recovery Café, slowly brought his camera out, of course, learning to respect the space and the individuals, and whether they want their photographs taken.

All art can illuminate pressing issues, he said, but pictures have a unique power to capture and humanize a moment or individual.

“It’s not a painting or drawing of something that’s happening in real life. It’s an actual photograph,” Victor said. “That tangibility, I think, is really important in merging documentary and contemporary issues into art.”

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About Jonathan Morales

Jonathan Morales joined the Sac State communications team in 2017 as a writer and editor. He previously worked at San Francisco State University and as a newspaper reporter and editor. He enjoys local beer, Bay Area sports teams, and spending time outdoors with his family and dog.

Princeton Photography Ckub Soptlight Series

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Princeton Photography Ckub Soptlight Series


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November 3, 2023 • 11:30 am – January 31, 2024 • 5:00 pm

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Local Photographers to be Featured in Exhibit at Lakefront Gallery

The Princeton Photography Club, in conjunction with the RWJ University Hospital, Hamilton, is pleased to announce an exhibit of four local photographers as part of its Spotlight Series. The exhibit runs from November 3rd, 2023 to January 31st, 2024 with an opening reception on November 8th from 5 – 7 pm. The reception and exhibit are free and open to the public.

The works of the four photographers in the exhibit span a wide range of styles and themes and include Peter Hewitt’s “In Search Of Creative Experiences That Make Me Happy” and Daren Stotler’s “Morning Reflections on the Rhone.” Also in the exhibit are Valerie Chaucer-Levine’s “Tree Life” and a collection of works by the late John Reslier, organized by his wife, Corinne Reslier.

Founded in 1982, the Princeton Photography Club is one of the largest clubs of its type in the area. Members meet both in person and online for a wide range of activities, and works by members are regularly featured in several ongoing exhibits.

The Lakefront Gallery is located at 1 Hamilton Health Place, Hamilton Township, NJ. Note that all visitors to the Lakefront Gallery at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital are subject to New Jersey’s General State Visitation Guidelines for Hospitals and RWJ’s specific visitor policy.  Visitors should check the hospital’s website prior to visiting for the most up-to-date guidelines and should access the Gallery by using the hospital’s outpatient entrance.  The Lakefront Gallery is open during normal visiting hours of 12 noon to 8 pm daily.  

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Mystery couple seen in Yosemite engagement photo comes forward

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Mystery couple seen in Yosemite engagement photo comes forward

Mystery couple seen in Yosemite engagement photo comes forward after LA photographer asked for help finding the happy duo

  • A professional photographer who caught an engagement at Yosemite National Park was reunited with the couple thanks to the power of social media 
  • Allie Dearie shared photos of the proposal to Instagram in early October, asking for everyone to share the story so she could find the couple
  • Dearie was later reconnected with the couple who had lost her card 

By Hope Sloop For Dailymail.Com

Published: 13:44 EDT, 9 October 2023 | Updated: 13:49 EDT, 9 October 2023

A Los Angeles photographer who captured a stunning proposal at Yosemite National Park and then asked social media to help her find the couple was reunited with the happy duo thanks to social media. 

Allie Dearie took photos of a proposal at Taft Point on September 28 and gave the couple her business card so they could get the stunning pictures. 

According to the photographer, however, the newly engaged couple lost her card as they were traveling home – a whopping 6,300 miles to Buenos Aires, Argentina. 

Luckily, after Dearie shared the pics on her Allie Dearie Photography Instagram page, KTLA and other outlets amplified the story, helping to spread the word. 

The photographer confirmed that she had made contact with Chen-Yun Yang and her fiancé Mati shared their surprise engagement pics via email.

A Los Angeles photographer who captured a stunning proposal at Yosemite National Park and then asked social media to help her find the couple was reunited thanks to social media

Allie Dearie (pictured) took photos of a proposal at Taft Point on September 28 and gave the couple her business card so they could get the stunning pictures

'Update: we found them!!!!! Thank you all so much for your help,' Dearie wrote on Instagram

The whole story started with an Instagram post on October 2. 

Dearie wrote that she was at Taft Point in Yosemite for an elopement – her photography specialty – when she saw the proposal unfolding at sunset. 

‘So we’re waiting to use the rock and we turn and we look and the guy was kneeling down and proposing,’ Dearie explained. ‘This was just right place right time.’

‘She turned and looked ’cause there was other hikers and when he kneeled down people started to applaud,’ she continued. ‘She kneeled down too so she was like really surprised, he totally caught her off-guard… It was a really cute reaction.’

She said the couple whose elopement she was photographing on September 28 let her ‘grab a few quick shots’ for the couple getting engaged.

After a week without hearing from them, though, she was concerned. 

‘I gave him a business card before they left, but I haven’t heard from him and with the hike back I’m worried he lost my contact info,’ Dearie wrote on Instagram.

‘It’s a long hike back and after sunset, you’re hiking in the dark so I’m a little worried that he may have lost the card and that’s why I started posting online to see if I could find them,’ she told reporters. 

The photographer said the then-unidentified couple had a friend with them taking a video, ‘but these would be their only still photos!’ 

Even better, the man who can be seen taking video of the proposal in Dearie’s photos found his way to her Instagram and said he too was a stranger. 

‘Pls let me know when you find them! I’m that stranger she asked to take their photos without unknowingly what came next,’ the purported videographer wrote. 

Yang then responded to the man, writing: ‘Thanks for taking that video and being such a chameleon in adapting to the situation!’

Chen-Yun Yang (right) was so shocked by her now fiancé's proposal that she also got down on her knees in the moment out of confusion

The couple embraced after Chen-Yun said yes while at Taft Point in Yosemite

Allie Dearie took photos of a proposal at Taft Point on September 28 and gave the couple her business card for them to reach out and obtain their pictures

This is the view on the way to Glacier Point trail, near where the proposal took place

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After several days of searching and the story being picked up by Southern California outlets, Dearie finally made contact with the Argentinian lovebirds. 

They confirmed her suspicions: they had lost her business card and had no way to contact or find her. 

Luckily, the three were brought back together and after an exchange of emails, the couple was able to get the photos of their special moment. 

The photos and the story elicited a strong reaction on social media where dozens weighed in on the ‘heartwarming’ tale. 

‘That is so cool that you captured such a special moment for them!!! This lighting is pure magic!’ one person wrote. 

‘Love this story!!’ wrote another. 

An anti-World’s Fair makes its case: give land back to Native Americans

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An anti-World’s Fair makes its case: give land back to Native Americans

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The artists, brothers Adam and Zack Khalil and Jackson Polys, are part of the collective the New Red Order. They call it a “public secret society.” Here they are with Creative Time curator Diya Vij.

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From the elevated platform of the 7 train in Queens, New York, a formerly-empty lot now looks like a carnival. There’s lights and colorful posters and — wait. Is that a giant, talking beaver?

Yes. Yes, it is.

Bruno is an animatronic beaver — think Disney World — and is talking to Ash, a life-sized, animatronic tree. But their conversation is nothing you’d hear at that theme park in Orlando. Instead, it’s in part about the clash between the philosophy underpinning the European understanding of land and the Native American understanding.

“Can you believe [the settlers] actually think that freedom is private property?” the tree exclaims, his face appalled.

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People watch Dexter and Sinister (2023), a talking animatronic tree and beaver chat about the historical differences between how European settlers and Indigenous people see land and private property.

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The World’s UnFair, an art installation in Long Island City, Queens, calls for the audience to join the New Red Order as “accomplices” to assist in getting people to give land to indigenous peoples.

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The beaver and tree are part of a festive, tongue-in-cheek art installation by New Red Order and commissioned by Creative Time called “The World’s UnFair” that has one goal: to convince people to give public and private land back to the people who once occupied it.

“I would just encourage people, if they have the means and ability, to give it back and if they don’t, maybe help Indigenous people take it back,” said Adam Khalil, a filmmaker and one of the three Indigenous artists behind the exhibit. It runs through mid-October.

Kalil and his brother Zack Khalil, both Chippewa, are two-thirds of what they call the New Red Order, a “public secret society.” They are originally from Sault Ste. Marie, Mich… though they currently live in New York City. The third artist, Jackson Polys, is Tlingit and splits his time between Alaska and New York.

Giving land back to Indigenous peoples may….seem unimaginable. But the artists say that helping people imagine the unimaginable is one of the purposes of art.

“What we’re interested in here is presenting an Indigenous perspective on what’s possible for the future,” Zack Khalil said.

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The “New Red Order Realty” office showcases a film of testimonials from people and municipalities who deeded land back to indigenous groups. “I’m so proud of our city, that we were able to make a small amends by returning an island where a massacre, horrible massacre happened,” said Eureka mayor Kim Bergel.

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A crowd of people at The World’s UnFair is reflected in the glass eye of the animatronic talking tree.

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The artists hope that the carnival-like atmosphere will draw non-Native people in. A clutch of documentaries — and mockumentaries — make their case. One, situated behind a folding table, is basically a recruitment video for the New Red Order. There’s a phone number. There’s a website. It calls on “accomplices” to join together with Indigenous people to help reclaim their land.

Another, which plays in a shipping container called the “real estate office,” showcases real stories of people, groups and municipalities already doing this. The city of Eureka, Ore., gave over a small island to the Wiyot people. Oakland, Calif., gave about five acres of a park to the Sogorea Te’ Land Trust and the Confederated Villages of Lisjan Nation.

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People watch a talking animatronic tree and beaver chat about land and private property, along with a tongue-in-cheek video. The various documentaries and mockumentaries have slogans like, “Never settle!” and “Give It Back!”

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Keren Carrión/NPR

The many testimonials (real and fictional ones) do what they are meant to: make the ideas behind it seem reasonable, even a foregone conclusion.

“It’s a spectacle, and it’s playing with these ideas of Worlds Fairs and fairgrounds and festivals, [but] it is deeply earnest and real,” said Diya Vij, who curated the installation for Creative Time. “The ideas are not fiction. It’s an invitation to enter, to join, to seek, to take in, to learn, to listen.”

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