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Firs, Carl Gustav Carus, ca. 1840

Photographed by Annie Lai for S. S. Daley Spring 2023

Six Feet Under (2001 - 2005)

Yoshitomo Nara: 'Dream to Dream' (2001)

‘Suzani’ name of the exquisite silk mural embroideries comes from Persian “sozan” which means “a needle”. The art of making such textiles in Iran is also called ‘Suzandozi’ (needlework). Tajik & Uzbek Silk Handmade Suzanis gives people an insight into the old culture and tradition of the Ancient Khorasan land. Such works of art were prepared and used for ceremonial events like wedding, fittings for horses and horsemen, and the general embellishment of reception areas. Traditionally this embroidery work began at the birth of a daughter and continued, with the help of family and friends, until the bride’s dowry was complete. The patterns of Suzanis are an expression of women’s mood and fantasies; and not only that…Most of all, Suzanis are the last exponents of an age-old tradition.

“Seals In A Kelp Forest” by Kyle Mcburnie

roswell, new mexico by allison beondé

Diving swans captured by Viktor Lyagushkin 

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Laura Ball - Solar Cycle, 2022

Ken Gun Min - Xochipillia, 2022

Kent Ambler

Life on mars by Anne Fieur Sire

Image and text information courtesy MFA Boston.