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45°S, 80°E · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-09-04
Kazimir Malevich2026-09-04Kazimir Malevich2026
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Over the Southern Ocean southeast of Madagascar, fierce westerly winds carve through high-pressure systems in the remote waters of the Roaring Forties. The strong 15.4 m/s wind from the west creates steep diagonal arrangements of geometric forms, tilting squares and rectangles at dynamic angles that suggest flight across the vast oceanic expanse. The moderate pressure of 1015.2 hPa translates to a balanced density of scattered forms, while the cold temperature of 7.6°C calls for deep blues and blacks dominating the composition, with sparse touches of red and yellow creating stark contrast against the suprematist white void.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.