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Bent Collection (#3)

"Bent: A Twist in Perspective" Exploring the concept of "bent" takes us on a journey from the normal knee to the extraordinary X-ray

Background imageBent Collection: Diogenes asking for alms, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (marble) (b / w photo)

Diogenes asking for alms, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (marble) (b / w photo)
ALI345949 Diogenes asking for alms, High Imperial Period (27 BC-395 AD) (marble) (b/w photo) by Roman Imperial Period (27 BC-476 AD); Museo Torlonia, Rome

Background imageBent Collection: Bending Dancer (bronze)

Bending Dancer (bronze)
NUL116411 Bending Dancer (bronze) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); height: 14.5 cm; Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Background imageBent Collection: Brandy-still (engraving)

Brandy-still (engraving)
3655179 Brandy-still (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brandy-still. Illustration for The Universal Instructor (Ward Lock, c 1880).); © Look and Learn

Background imageBent Collection: A Smoking Party, Zululand (b / w photo)

A Smoking Party, Zululand (b / w photo)
3092427 A Smoking Party, Zululand (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Smoking Party, Zululand)

Background imageBent Collection: The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)

The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving)
1046706 The New Prince Fortunatus (engraving) by Small, William (1843-1931) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Prince Fortunatus)

Background imageBent Collection: Construction Workers at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)

Construction Workers at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b / w photo)
472862 Construction Workers at the Stadium, Mexico City, 1927 (b/w photo) by Modotti, Tina (1896-1942); eGalerie Bilderwelt; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageBent Collection: Woman undressing (chalk on paper)

Woman undressing (chalk on paper)
PNH371948 Woman undressing (chalk on paper) by Shannon, Charles Haslewood (1863-1937); 38x30 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: related to The Tyrant)

Background imageBent Collection: Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew (engraving)

Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew (engraving)
1622980 Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gulbeyaz, by Athol Mayhew)

Background imageBent Collection: Eyres Acquittal, by Helen Mathers (engraving)

Eyres Acquittal, by Helen Mathers (engraving)
1624468 Eyres Acquittal, by Helen Mathers (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Eyres Acquittal, by Helen Mathers)

Background imageBent Collection: Old Men in Rockingham Park, 1904 (oil on canvas)

Old Men in Rockingham Park, 1904 (oil on canvas)
AEG122847 Old Men in Rockingham Park, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Gash, Walter Bonner (1869-1928); 137x124.5 cm; Alfred East Gallery, Kettering Borough Council; eAlfred East Gallery, Kettering; English

Background imageBent Collection: Illustration for Poems by Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (woodcut) (b / w photo)

Illustration for Poems by Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (woodcut) (b / w photo)
CHT163723 Illustration for Poems by Charles Baudelaire (1821-67) (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Bernard, Emile (1868-1941); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageBent Collection: rusticitate (rusticity)

rusticitate (rusticity)
Vlad Dumitrescu

Background imageBent Collection: Thousand Miles

Thousand Miles
Sebastian Kisworo

Background imageBent Collection: Winds of Change

Winds of Change
Peter Elgar

Background imageBent Collection: Kö windows

Kö windows
Gilbert Claes

Background imageBent Collection: i am

i am
Gennaro Parricelli

Background imageBent Collection: entwined

entwined
Peter Pfeiffer

Background imageBent Collection: Red bow

Red bow
Luc Vangindertael (laGrange)

Background imageBent Collection: Just form, no function

Just form, no function
Luc Vangindertael (laGrange)

Background imageBent Collection: Old Man and Tree

Old Man and Tree
Wei Tang

Background imageBent Collection: Power lady

Power lady
Saskia Dingemans

Background imageBent Collection: J'avance vers l'hiver à force de printemps

J'avance vers l'hiver à force de printemps
Sergio Pandolfini

Background imageBent Collection: 1411990

1411990

Background imageBent Collection: Flying to the Moon

Flying to the Moon
Luc Stalmans

Background imageBent Collection: little river Lofoten

little river Lofoten
Bjoern Alicke

Background imageBent Collection: blue roof

blue roof
Jörg Vollrath

Background imageBent Collection: Torsion

Torsion
Greetje van Son

Background imageBent Collection: Close the circle

Close the circle
Carlo Ferrara

Background imageBent Collection: Epsom Derby 4th June 1986. Princess Anne, Princess Diana, Prince Charles

Epsom Derby 4th June 1986. Princess Anne, Princess Diana, Prince Charles

Background imageBent Collection: Turkish Porter with a heavy load - Istanbul, Turkey

Turkish Porter with a heavy load - Istanbul, Turkey
1964

Background imageBent Collection: The Prince of Wales Crown

The Prince of Wales Crown
circa 1910s

Background imageBent Collection: Mother, Child in Prayer Date: 1923

Mother, Child in Prayer Date: 1923

Background imageBent Collection: MISER EXAMINES LOOT

MISER EXAMINES LOOT
An old miser checks his hoard by candlelight Date: 19th century

Background imageBent Collection: The Money Tree in woodland at Aira Force, near Glenridding, Lake Ullswater, Lake District

The Money Tree in woodland at Aira Force, near Glenridding, Lake Ullswater, Lake District
England, Cumbria, Lake District, The Money Tree in woodland at Aira Force, near Glenridding

Background imageBent Collection: SUB_0124

SUB_0124
Calendula - variety not identified Marigold Yellow subject Green b/g

Background imageBent Collection: SUB_0115

SUB_0115
variety not identified Variety not identified Brown subject

Background imageBent Collection: TS_0021

TS_0021
Arum - variety not identified Lily - Arum lily / Calla lily Red subject

Background imageBent Collection: TH_0097

TH_0097
Inula hookeri Inula Yellow subject White b/g

Background imageBent Collection: crocosmia x crocosmiiflora amberglow, crocosmia

crocosmia x crocosmiiflora amberglow, crocosmia
4386 Crocosmia Crocosmia x crocosmiiflora Amberglow

Background imageBent Collection: SUB_0154

SUB_0154
variety not identified Fern Green subject Green b/g

Background imageBent Collection: TIS_0349

TIS_0349
Clematis - variety not identified Clematis Brown subject

Background imageBent Collection: VG_0101

VG_0101
Magnolia soulangeana Magnolia Pink subject

Background imageBent Collection: VG_0100

VG_0100
Prunus - variety not identified Cherry Brown subject

Background imageBent Collection: VG_0095

VG_0095
Dipsacus fullonum Teasel Gold subject

Background imageBent Collection: grevillea misty red, gladiolus

grevillea misty red, gladiolus
4396 Grevillea Grevillea Misty Red

Background imageBent Collection: Tree

Tree
Digitally manipulated image of tree branches with the appearance that they are rising from cloud or water with soft, muted background colour and pearlescent light




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"Bent: A Twist in Perspective" Exploring the concept of "bent" takes us on a journey from the normal knee to the extraordinary X-ray, revealing hidden stories within our bodies. Just like starlight bent by the Sun's attraction, Einstein's theory reminds us that even in nature, there is beauty and wonder in bending what we thought was straight. Crooked houses standing tall in Bergen, Norway, showcase architectural marvels that defy convention and add charm to this picturesque city. Indonesian dancers gracefully bend their bodies into mesmerizing shapes, captivating audiences with their flexibility and artistry. Chesterfield Church stands proud with its majestic spire reaching for the sky – a testament to human determination and faith that can withstand any bend life throws at it. The joyous atmosphere of team celebration brings people together, reminding us that unity can overcome any obstacle or bend along the way. In Penzance, West Cornwall, UK, old people playing bowls demonstrate resilience as they adapt their movements to conquer challenges while enjoying each other's company. KLIMT's masterpiece "Seated Nude" portrays a woman embracing her curves and bends with confidence and grace – an ode to self-acceptance and body positivity throughout history. Windswept hawthorn trees atop Quarr Hill in Dorset stand as stoic witnesses of time's passage – their branches bent but unbowed against nature's forces. On Bodmin Moor lie wind-blown stones scattered across the landscape; reminders that even solid structures can be shaped by unseen winds of change over time. Witnessing a solitary wind-blown tree standing tall amidst vast open spaces evokes feelings of strength amid adversity – a symbol of resilience against life’s twists and turns.