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45°S, 0°E · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-09-04
Kazimir Malevich2026-09-04Kazimir Malevich2026
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Over the Southern Ocean at 45 degrees south latitude on the prime meridian, this location sits in the remote waters between South Africa and Antarctica, where powerful westerly winds circle the globe unimpeded by landmasses. The strong 15.7 m/s wind from the northwest creates steep diagonal arrangements of geometric forms, suggesting dynamic movement across the white expanse. High atmospheric pressure of 1021.5 hPa translates to numerous scattered shapes floating across the composition, while the extremely cold 9.3°C temperature (-264°C) demands a palette dominated by black and deep blue forms with minimal warm colors.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.