Conversation with Dr. Fields-Black on “COMBEE” and Harriet Tubman’s Daring Raid
May
8
6:00 PM18:00

Conversation with Dr. Fields-Black on “COMBEE” and Harriet Tubman’s Daring Raid

The Charleston Library Society and Buxton Books are honored to co-host renowned Dr. Edda Fields-Black in conversation with Dana Beach, Founder & Director Emeritus- South Carolina Coastal Conservation League, to discuss her most recent publication, COMBEE: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom during the Civil War. In her book, Dr. Fields-Black dives into the story of the Combahee River Raid, one of Harriet Tubman’s most extraordinary accomplishments, based on original documents written by a descendant of one of the participants.

We will also discuss the upcoming exhibit that tells this story which opens at The Gibbes Museum in May 2025

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Zeitenwenden. On The Edge
Jul
1
to Jul 3

Zeitenwenden. On The Edge

Numerous developments over the last decade or so have signaled a tectonic shift in global affairs: a war of aggression in Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate disruption, the forced displacement of millions, social polarization, the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theory, ubiquitous surveillance, unsettling advances in A.I., and the growth of authoritarianism—to name just some of the most alarming.

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Zeitenwenden. Thinking in Upheaval
Jun
29
to Jul 1

Zeitenwenden. Thinking in Upheaval

Numerous developments over the last decade or so have signaled a tectonic shift in global affairs: a war of aggression in Europe, the COVID-19 pandemic, climate disruption, the forced displacement of millions, social polarization, the spread of misinformation and conspiracy theory, ubiquitous surveillance, unsettling advances in A.I., and the growth of authoritarianism—to name just some of the most alarming.

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Global Citizen: Power Our Planet
Jun
22
to Jun 23

Global Citizen: Power Our Planet

As world leaders gather in Paris to address the most pressing issues facing our planet, Global Citizens will use our collective power to make our voices heard. Watch artists, activists, leaders, and Global Citizens coming together in an unforgettable night of music and activism at the Champ de Mars in the shadow of the Eiffel Tower, Featuring J Henry Fair’s body of work; Industrial Scars, and performances by Lenny Kravitz, Billie Eilish, Ben Harper, and more.

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Bach and the Climate Crisis
Sep
18
4:00 PM16:00

Bach and the Climate Crisis

A multimedia collaboration with Chinese pianist Sophia Zhou playing the Goldberg Variations and 2019 Environmental Photographer of the Year J Henry Fair.
Presented by The Weeden Foundation for the Environment and Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation.
Johann Sebastian Bach was born and spent much of his working life in the brown coal regions of Germany. Today these provide a large percentage of the electricity for the powerhouse of Europe, and the largest impact of greenhouse gases in Europe.
The war in Ukraine, and its impact on natural gas supplies to Europe will only increase this conundrum.

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J Henry Fair: Nature as the Inspiration for Art and Life
Sep
12
7:00 PM19:00

J Henry Fair: Nature as the Inspiration for Art and Life

This program will be a hybrid event (in-person AND virtual). Those interested in attending the program virtually can register here.

An evening conversation with photographer J Henry Fair and naturalist Ed Kanze, moderated by NCPR’s Mitch Teich. ADKX’s 2022 seasonal exhibition Scarred Landscape features Fair’s monumental aerial photographs documenting human impact upon the Adirondack landscape; the writings of Ed Kanze complement the images. This highly visual program will expand upon the exhibition narrative and offer a thoughtful dialogue between photographer and naturalist as they talk about their work and what the future holds for the region’s fragile beauty.

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WasserGeister: Neue Galerie Kassel
May
16
to Sep 12

WasserGeister: Neue Galerie Kassel

Mühlen nutzen die Kraft des Wassers, Bierbrauer brauchen es zum brauen, die Feuerwehr zum löschen. Wie im Bild zu sehen, laden Flüsse und Seen zum Badespaß ein: Hier am Bootshaus des Sportseminars der Städtischen Haushaltungs- und Gewerbeschule am Prinzessinnengarten. Verunreinigtes Wasser kann aber auch krank machen, Überschwemmungen können ganze Landstriche bedrohen. Die Ausstellung hält spannende Geschichten bereit, die Besuchern nicht zuletzt unsere Abhängigkeit von sauberem Wasser ins Bewusstsein rufen.

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Inside the Artist's Studio with J Henry Fair
Apr
27
6:00 PM18:00

Inside the Artist's Studio with J Henry Fair

Join us for a virtual tour of J Henry Fair's studio (via Zoom)!
J Henry Fair is an American photographer and environmental activist. Known for his "chillingly beautiful" (Audubon Magazine) environmental aerial photos, Fair has called attention to environmental and political problems in different regions of the world. Fair is the winner of the 2019 "Environmental Photographer of the Year" and the 2012 "Earth Through A Lens" Award. In 2020, Fair was featured as one of the 12 most influential nature and conservation photographers of our time in the newly released book, Human Nature. The book received critical acclaim in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.

Important Zoom Information: Registration for all virtual events will close 5 hours before the program begins. Zoom invitations will be emailed 24 hours in advance of the program. If you don't receive an email with an invitation code, please check your spam folder or send an email to: dflanaganrca@aol.com.

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Earth Day 2021: Pianist Carolyn Enger performs "Resonating Earth"
Apr
22
7:00 PM19:00

Earth Day 2021: Pianist Carolyn Enger performs "Resonating Earth"

Pianist Carolyn Enger's "Resonating Earth" is a multimedia concert experience designed to inspire stillness, quietude, reflection and gratitude. Combining stunning natural imagery created by J. Henry Fair, Elliott Forrest (WQXR) and Myles Aronowitz with Enger's lyrical and serene solo piano, "Resonating Earth" takes listeners on a journey of repertoire from the Baroque to the Contemporary while inspiring awareness of our natural surroundings and a dedication of responsibility to nurture the planet. In celebration of Earth Day 2021, proceeds from this concert will be donated to the Flat Rock Brook Nature Center (https://www.flatrockbrook.org/)

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Hidden Costs -Ewigkeitslasten (Forever)
Mar
21
to Sep 26

Hidden Costs -Ewigkeitslasten (Forever)

„Hidden Costs“ zeigt Luftaufnahmen aus aller Welt mit Schwerpunkten in den USA und Deutschland. J Henry Fair fotografiert weltweit jene Wunden, die das Industriezeitalter dem „Blauen Planeten“ geschlagen hat. Fairs ästhetische Fotografien ziehen auf den ersten Blick das Auge an. Beim zweiten Blick folgt der Verstand: Wollen wir so leben?

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From Rice to Phosphate: The South Carolina Coast
Feb
25
6:30 PM18:30

From Rice to Phosphate: The South Carolina Coast

Due to the confluence of fortune, war, weather, and geography, The South Carolina Coast is one of the most beautiful and unique in the USA. Will these factors stay aligned in our favor? What can we do to preserve this jewel? In On The Edge: From Combahee to Winyah, internationally renowned photographer J Henry Fair discusses our coast and its future, from rice to phosphate, wildland to tourist mecca featuring stunning photography from his most recent book On the Edge.

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Symposium at the Yale School of the Environment
Feb
5
12:00 PM12:00

Symposium at the Yale School of the Environment

Can photography lead to environmental engagement? Hosted by the Yale Center for Environmental Communication, join photographers J Henry Fair, Tim Laman, and Steve Winter, discussing their work in Human Nature: Planet Earth in Our Time, Twelve Photographers Address the Future of the Environment. The 2020 book, by George Blackwell and Ruth Hobday, connects written text with mesmerizing images to ask the question what do we have? What do we have to lose? And what do we have to change?

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Hidden Costs -Ewigkeitslasten
Jul
12
to Jan 13

Hidden Costs -Ewigkeitslasten

  • LWL Industrial Museum Zeche Hannover (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

„Hidden Costs“ zeigt Luftaufnahmen aus aller Welt mit Schwerpunkten in den USA und Deutschland. J Henry Fair fotografiert weltweit jene Wunden, die das Industriezeitalter dem „Blauen Planeten“ geschlagen hat. Fairs ästhetische Fotografien ziehen auf den ersten Blick das Auge an. Beim zweiten Blick folgt der Verstand: Wollen wir so leben?

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Exhibit: Hidden Costs- Crises of Credibility
Apr
22
to Jul 7

Exhibit: Hidden Costs- Crises of Credibility

Two alarming trends have left us in crisis: a decline in credibility and an increase in credulity. Traditional touchstones of credibility seem to have lost authority in a world where they no longer matter to many of those in power. At the same time, those who distrust expert knowledge turn to conspiracy theories, fake news, and unfounded claims that reject every attempt at confirmation. How did we arrive at this morass of skepticism and gullibility? How can we think our way out of it?

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The Hidden Costs
Mar
19
to Apr 5

The Hidden Costs

  • Armstrong Gallery at Kent State (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This exhibit will be part of the Kent State University 2019 Environmental Science and Design Research Symposium “Complexity of Environmental Legacies”
I will be one of the keynote speakers

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Book Launch  "On The Edge"
Mar
14
6:00 PM18:00

Book Launch  "On The Edge"

I will very proudly give the first introduction and signing of my new book with Papdakis Publisher: On The Edge: From Combahee to Winyah at the prestigious Charleston Library Society, where I would get my books as a child.
All proceeds of the book sales will go to the Coastal Conservation League a group working hard to preserve all that we love about this special coastline.
There will also be prints from the series available, and a portion of those proceeds will also benefit the League.

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Hidden Costs -Ewigkeitslasten
Oct
19
to Apr 22

Hidden Costs -Ewigkeitslasten

„Hidden Costs“ zeigt Luftaufnahmen aus aller Welt mit Schwerpunkten in den USA und Deutschland. J Henry Fair fotografiert weltweit jene Wunden, die das Industriezeitalter dem „Blauen Planeten“ geschlagen hat. Fairs ästhetische Fotografien ziehen auf den ersten Blick das Auge an. Beim zweiten Blick folgt der Verstand: Wollen wir so leben?

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Exhibit: Artefakte
Oct
8
to Oct 20

Exhibit: Artefakte

  • Museum für Naturkunde, Berlin (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Special exhibition with large scale images from J Henry Fair

The New York-based artist J Henry Fair takes a bird‘s-eye view of occulted industrial areas, toxic waste deposits and coal mining and documents the sometimes catastrophic effects of human activity on nature through large-format, aesthetic and highly sophisticated images.

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