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Protest Photography on 12/3/08 --Richard Misrach & Environmental Awareness

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By GLloyd Rowsey (about the author)

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As interesting and provocative as the cultural geography might be, the desert may serve as the backdrop for the problematic relationship between man and the environment. The human struggle, the successes and failures, the use and abuse, both noble and foolish, are readily apparent in the desert. Symbols and relationships seem to arise that stand for the human condition itself....We must maintain constant vigilance, to protect the world from ourselves, and to embrace the world as it exists. --Richard Misrach, Desert Cantos (University of New Mexico Press, 1987)

Four pictures from the artists' 1999 "Battleground Points" series of works:

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Battleground Point #1

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Battleground Point #7

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Battleground Point #20

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Battleground Point #41

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 (Courtesy of Fraenkel Gallery, Pace/MacGill Gallery, Marc Selwyn Fine Art, and artnet's Artist Works Catalogues.)

 

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Once again, thanks for the view by Margaret Bassett on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 at 12:06:04 PM
Thank you, Margaret. by GLloyd Rowsey on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 at 12:38:48 PM
"what's most important... by martinweiss on Wednesday, Dec 3, 2008 at 3:04:24 PM
You said a mouthful, mw. by GLloyd Rowsey on Thursday, Dec 4, 2008 at 9:03:25 AM

 
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