![]() In memory of John James Audubton, a place in Pennsylvania was named after him, as well as an institute, a cable-stayed bridge and several parks, municipalities and administrative units. In 2010, an edition of the book Birds of America sold for the equivalent of 8.72 million euros, making it the most expensive printed book of all time. He called the book Birds of America and it was a great success. When he travelled to England, he quickly became known with his drawings and also found a printer. Of the 1,000 drawings he made, he wanted to publish a book but at first he could not find a publisher. Then he fixed the dead bird with wires so that he could draw it as lifelike as possible. To paint them, he shot the birds with fine shotgun ammunition so that the body would remain as undamaged as possible. So he traveled through America and searched for different kinds of birds. Financially, it was mainly his wife who took care of the family. When he was released, he was determined to catalogue all the bird species of North America. However, his financial situation deteriorated so much that he had to go to prison in 1819 because of bankruptcy. By profession he was hunter, trader and taxidermist. John observed and drew different kinds of birds when he was still young. We appreciate your patience as we respond to this ongoing situation.John James Audubton was a scientist and artist and made it his life's work to study and draw birds. ![]() Please note: The Spencer Museum continues to assess the safety of reopening our galleries to the public while following best practices for social distancing. This exhibition is supported by KU Student Senate and the Linda Inman Bailey Exhibitions Fund, and includes generous loans from the Linda Hall Library and the Kenneth Spencer Research Library. The others, including the wild turkey, cedar waxwings, mallard duck, blue jay, flamingo, snowy egret, wood duck, and ruffed grouse, have populations that have either remained stable or increased since the 1970s, sometimes due to human action and sometimes due to bird adaptation.Īudubon in the Anthropocene explores the intertwined relationship between birds and humans since the publication of The Birds of America in 1827, as well as what may become of these birds, humans, and Earth itself in the future. Two birds, the passenger pigeon and Carolina parakeet, are now extinct, and a third, the ivory-billed woodpecker, is critically endangered. The twelve birds featured in Jackson’s portfolio reflect the intertwined relationships of humans and other life on Earth. ![]() Although the term has not been formally adopted by the geologic community, interest in and debate about the Anthropocene coincides with scholarly discussions concerning Earth, its life, and our collective future. Scholars have proposed the “Anthropocene” as a term for our current geological period, characterized by the significance of human intervention in our ecosphere. Each Audubon bird rests amidst potential apocalyptic settings interpreted by Jackson, often referencing final scenarios of the Anthropocene. In this portfolio, Jackson dramatically reworks late edition etchings from John James Audubon’s iconic series The Birds of America. Audubon in the Anthropocene highlights a portfolio of prints by contemporary artist Matthew Day Jackson titled There Will Come Soft Rains. ![]()
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