Aren't you curious about what Earth was like long ago? What creatures lived before us? What happened to the dinosaurs? Curious about Fossils explains why and where fossils form and looks at the colourful lives and important discoveries of some of the great early fossil hunters and collectors, including Mary Anning who unearthed the first ichthyosaur skeleton; Richard Owen who coined the word dinosaur; and Barnum Brown, who discovered the first remains of a T-rex. Then the adventure continues into modern times, where scientists on fossil hunts in places like North Dakota's Hell Creek Formation use computers and other technology to dig up the fossilized bones, teeth, and even poop that provide clues to the past. A must read for every kid who's ever collected a shark tooth or trilobite!
In her striking paintings, Kate Waters captures transient everyday moments. Photographs taken on her travels serve as the basis for her painting, as do current events. Watersʼ work is situated within the duality between belonging and otherness, structure and fluidity, painterly surface and photographic presentation. Up My Street is the first comprehensive monograph of the artistʼs work. It features a selection of pieces from the past fifteen years. Large-scale reproductions and views from the artistʼs studio, as well as personal notes, allow the viewer a glimpse into Watersʼ large range of influences and provide an insight into her visual language and multifaceted creative process.Text in English and German.