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The exhibition explores the idea of “place”
Discover how artists use different photographic techniques to capture landscapes and the idea of ”place” in the Worcester Art Museum's new exhibition which runs from April 6 to July 7. “New Terrain: 21st-Century Landscape Photography” features approximately 30 works of art. which reinterpret the traditional notion of photography and include a variety of creative techniques. These works incorporate three-dimensional printing, weaving, embroidery, collage, and non-traditional materials such as rusty cans and lake water. In a “cameraless” work, for example, American artist Meghann Riepenhoff dips photosensitive paper into the ocean to create an image arguably more representative of a seascape than a conventional photo due to its direct connection to the ocean. The collection inspires viewers to think about how the idea of landscape can be influenced by the use of different materials and processes, and how the results can reflect our external world, i.e. The influence of technology, political action, climate change, etc. The exhibition features nine recent acquisitions from around the world, including works by American artist Dawoud Bey, Taiwanese artist Wu Chi-Tsung, and Choctaw/Chitimacha artist Sarah Sense. The museum commissioned Sense to create “A Map of Boston,” which she did by blending archival inkjet prints and 17th-century colonial maps that claim land known today as from Plymouth and Boston. Sense will be the guest speaker on April 21. Admission to the museum: free for members aged 17 and under; $14 for students and seniors; and $18 for those 18 and over. www.worcesterart.org
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How to stretch your travel budget
Whether you're heading out for spring break or taking a well-deserved vacation, save money on entry fees to over 30 cities around the world with a Go City pass. New attractions added to individual passes this year include Heritage Hall, a Boston Bruins experience at TD Garden, Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, which houses an extensive collection of works by Frans Hals, and New York's Broadway Museum where you get a behind-the-scenes look at the making of a Broadway show (don't miss the new exhibition “Six: The Royal Gallery,” which includes more than 500 years of royal history). Speaking of royalty, the Go City London pass now includes the Queen's Gallery, which is hosting the new exhibition 'Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography' from May 17 to October 6. In Chicago, Go City pass holders can now visit the museum. Illusions, where you can marvel at natural shapes and play with light; discover the new exhibition “Black Creativity 2024” at the Museum of Science and Industry, which runs until April 21; and learn about the long history of leeches at the “Bloodsuckers: Legends to Leeches” exhibit until September 2. Passes are also available for Sydney, Dublin, Orlando, San Diego, San Francisco and more than two dozen other cities. Prices vary depending on the city. https://gocity.com/en
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Contain your gear with these
Gregory's new Alpaca Gear collection can help you stay organized, whether you're going skiing, camping, or traveling – or just trying to contain the daily explosion of snacks, sports gear, and essentials. children in your car. The new range includes the 30 liter Alpaca Gear Tote, a collapsible tote that is tall and slim to fit snugly on the back seat floor, and the very spacious 70 liter Alpaca Gear Basket, which easily swallows items larger (it measures 25 x 17 x 12.8 inches). Both come with a sturdy aluminum frame, padded base and double-walled sides (made from recycled polyester and ripstop nylon), a large interior zippered pocket, and a mesh storage bag. The tote can hold 50 pounds while the basket can hold up to 100 pounds. The collection also includes the 45 liter Alpaca Gear Box, a dustproof and waterproof polycarbonate tub with a non-deformable transparent lid (which opens on either side) which is perfect for storage at home and easy to grab and go when in use. It's adventure time. The stackable gearbox also features a fully removable hinged lid. Gregory's Alpaca Gear Pods are available in 5 and 10 liter versions and allow you to further organize your gear inside your box, basket or vehicle. These handy packing cubes feature padded bases and sides and have mesh tops (so you can see inside) with flexible grab handles. Use the modules to organize camping meals, climbing gear and ski gear, so you don't end up at your destination looking for a misplaced glove or chalk bag. Tote $59.95, box $59.95, basket $79.95, pods $29.95 to $34.95. www.gregory.com
KARI BODNARCHUK
Kari Bodnarchuk can be contacted at travelwriter@karib.us.
