Arctic 60n 130w
60°N, 130°W · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-06-28
Kazimir Malevich2026-06-28Kazimir Malevich2026
Creative Rationale
Over the remote Arctic Ocean northwest of Canada's Yukon Territory, extreme cold and low pressure create a stark, isolated atmospheric environment. The exceptionally low temperature of 12.3 K (-261°C) drives a composition dominated by deep blacks and blues, while the very low pressure of 895.5 Pa creates a sparse arrangement of heavy, dominant geometric forms rather than scattered lighter shapes. The gentle southwest wind at 2.4 m/s introduces subtle diagonal tilting to suggest quiet movement across this frozen polar expanse.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.