Region 60°S, 0°E
60°S, 0°E · Kazimir Malevich · 2026-09-21
Kazimir Malevich2026-09-21Kazimir Malevich2026
Creative rationale
Over the Southern Ocean at 60 degrees south latitude on the Prime Meridian, harsh Antarctic waters experience dynamic atmospheric conditions with strong westerly winds and anomalously warm temperatures for this polar region. The low pressure system at 975 hPa creates a sparse composition dominated by fewer, weightier geometric forms, while the significant 10.3 m/s wind from the west drives steep diagonal arrangements suggesting movement and atmospheric turbulence. The cold -9.2°C temperature, despite being warmer than typical for this latitude, manifests through bold black and deep blue suprematist shapes floating against the vast white void of polar space.
License: CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Attribution: James Tannahill / art.jamestannahill.com. No commercial use or derivatives without permission.