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"Consume: Exploring the Power and Paradox of Consumption" Step outside Cafe Tortoni, a historic landmark in Buenos Aires

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Outside Cafe Tortoni
The fashionable Cafe Tortoni, in the rue Taitbout, where carriages stop for ladies to consume ice cream, while others enjoy theirs on the terrace

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New frontier
Martin Eilertsen

Background imageConsume Collection: 'If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty', II

"If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty", II, Kings, i
2809805 " If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty", II, Kings, i, 10 (engraving) by English School

Background imageConsume Collection: Unclean Animals Judaism

Unclean Animals Judaism
In Judaism, the concept of impure or unclean animals, plays a prominent role in Jewish law that specifies which foods are allowed (kosher) and which are forbidden to eat

Background imageConsume Collection: Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, published by S. W

Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, published by S. W
NCO189767 Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, published by S.W. Fores in 1787 (etching with aquatint) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Background imageConsume Collection: To consume or to be consumed

To consume or to be consumed
Shenshen Dou

Background imageConsume Collection: Peas in pods, X-ray

Peas in pods, X-ray

Background imageConsume Collection: OUTSIDE CAFE TORTONI

OUTSIDE CAFE TORTONI
The fashionable Cafe Tortoni, in the rue Taitbout, where carriages stop for ladies to consume ice cream, while others enjoy theirs on the terrace. Date: 1820s

Background imageConsume Collection: Sheep and Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom

Sheep and Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland, Northumbria, England, United Kingdom

Background imageConsume Collection: Sheep grazing in pasture on farmland near Wanaka in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Sheep grazing in pasture on farmland near Wanaka in the Otago Region of New Zealand

Background imageConsume Collection: Blackface Sheep herd grazing in meadow beside Loch Awe in Scotland

Blackface Sheep herd grazing in meadow beside Loch Awe in Scotland

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Alpine Marmots, Marmota marmota, Hohe Tauern National Park, Grossglockner High Alpine Road, Carinthia, Austria, Europe

Background imageConsume Collection: Bison (Bison bison) Bull in Yellow Grass in Autumn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

Bison (Bison bison) Bull in Yellow Grass in Autumn, Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming, USA

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Scenic vista of farmland dotted with buildings with mountain range in the background near Calatafimi-Segesta in the Province of Trapani in Sicily, Italy

Background imageConsume Collection: Scenic overview of farmland with cows grazing in field, near Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland

Scenic overview of farmland with cows grazing in field, near Dingle, County Kerry, Ireland

Background imageConsume Collection: Sheep grazing at Hidcote Manor Garden, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire

Sheep grazing at Hidcote Manor Garden, Hidcote Bartrim, near Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, The Cotswolds, England, United Kingdom

Background imageConsume Collection: Scenic view of farmland with vineyards and crops growing near Calatafimi-Segesta in the Province

Scenic view of farmland with vineyards and crops growing near Calatafimi-Segesta in the Province of Trapani in Sicily, Italy

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Scenic vista of farmland with vineyards and sheep grazing and a mountain in the background near Calatafimi-Segesta in the Province of Trapani in Sicily, Italy

Background imageConsume Collection: European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) sitting in field eating plants in Burgenland

European ground squirrel (Spermophilus citellus) sitting in field eating plants in Burgenland, Austria

Background imageConsume Collection: Herd of cows grazing in pasture with the late afternoon sun shining over the fields at Le

Herd of cows grazing in pasture with the late afternoon sun shining over the fields at Le Markstein in the Vosges Mountains in Haut Rhin, Alsace, France

Background imageConsume Collection: Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus) pup in the forest, Bavaria, Germany

Eurasian wolf (Canis lupus lupus) pup in the forest, Bavaria, Germany

Background imageConsume Collection: Highland Cattle

Highland Cattle

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Great Dane And Kitten
June 1973: Great Dane Moss consumes at least 51 lb of meat and 4 eggs daily which helps to give him the vital statistics of a world champion

Background imageConsume Collection: Fuel for domestic appliances by G. H. Davis

Fuel for domestic appliances by G. H. Davis
Your fuel target: details that will help in planning economy during the Second World War, so that fuel rationing can be avoided

Background imageConsume Collection: Eggs get stacked in crates in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Eggs get stacked in crates in Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Background imageConsume Collection: Portrait of Olpherdus Fuyck (Olfert Fuchs?), Floris Balthasarsz. van Berckenrode, c. 1602

Portrait of Olpherdus Fuyck (Olfert Fuchs?), Floris Balthasarsz. van Berckenrode, c. 1602

Background imageConsume Collection: Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Multi-plug power strip with plugs and cables

Background imageConsume Collection: Endangered Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii)

Endangered Black-crowned Central American Squirrel Monkey (Saimiri oerstedii oerstedii) eats a Grasshopper while clinging to a tree branch in the rainforest of Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageConsume Collection: Coca-Cola advert, 1890s C016 / 8823

Coca-Cola advert, 1890s C016 / 8823
Coca-Cola advert. 19th-century advert for an early form of Coca-Cola. This advert dates from the 1890s, only a few years after the drink was first produced in the USA

Background imageConsume Collection: An Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) eats a seed pod on a remote beach with in Corcovado National Park

An Agouti (Dasyprocta punctata) eats a seed pod on a remote beach with in Corcovado National Park, Costa Rica

Background imageConsume Collection: Red meat

Red meat being prepared on a chopping board

Background imageConsume Collection: Boy drinking milk

Boy drinking milk
MODEL RELEASED. Drinking milk. Five-year-old boy drinking a glass of milk. Milk provides essential vitamins and minerals. It provides children with calcium for bones and fats for rapid growth

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Boy eating french fries
MODEL RELEASED. Boy eating french fries

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Packed lunch
MODEL RELEASED. Packed lunch. Girl eating a sandwich from her lunchbox. She is four years old

Background imageConsume Collection: Vegetable spring rolls

Vegetable spring rolls. Woman lifting the lid from a steamer containing vegetable spring rolls

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Salad sandwich
MODEL RELEASED. Salad sandwich. Woman about to eat a wholemeal bread salad sandwich filled with sliced tomatoes and cress shoots

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Woman holding a cup of tea
MODEL RELEASED. Woman holding a cup of tea

Background imageConsume Collection: Woman eating yoghurt

Woman eating yoghurt

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Slicing a pineapple

Background imageConsume Collection: Boy eating a sugar cane

Boy eating a sugar cane. Photographed in Yunnan province, China

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Messy boy
MODEL RELEASED. Messy boy eating his dinner. He is eighteen months old

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Woman serving food
Serving food. Woman carrying a dish containing a meal of seasoned meat and vegetables

Background imageConsume Collection: Girl drinking milk

Girl drinking milk
MODEL RELEASED. Drinking milk. Four-year-old girl drinking a glass of milk. Milk provides essential vitamins and minerals. It provides children with calcium for bones and fats for rapid growth

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Young girl eating pasta
MODEL RELEASED. Young girl eating pasta. She is four years old

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Boy eating lolly
MODEL RELEASED. Boy eating a lolly. Young boy sticking his tongue out while eating an ice lolly at a beach

Background imageConsume Collection: Children eating watermelon

Children eating watermelon
MODEL RELEASED. Children eating watermelon at a beach house

Background imageConsume Collection: Woman with a glass of milk

Woman with a glass of milk
MODEL RELEASED. Drink of milk. Woman drinking a glass of milk. Milk is an important part of the diet as it is an excellent source of calcium, which helps build strong bones and teeth




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"Consume: Exploring the Power and Paradox of Consumption" Step outside Cafe Tortoni, a historic landmark in Buenos Aires, and witness the engraving that depicts an intense biblical scene. "If I be a man of God, then let fire come down from heaven, and consume thee and thy fifty, " it reads from II Kings 1:10. This image serves as a reminder of the destructive force that consumption can unleash. In another hand-colored engraving titled "Monstrous Craws at a New Coalition Feast, " we see how excessive consumption can lead to grotesque consequences, and is a satirical commentary on the gluttony displayed by those in power during political gatherings. Delving into religious traditions, we encounter the concept of unclean animals in Judaism. These dietary restrictions highlight the importance of mindful consumption and respecting nature's boundaries. As we navigate through time, we arrive at the new frontier where choices about what to consume become increasingly complex. The question arises: do we consume or allow ourselves to be consumed? It is a thought-provoking dilemma that forces us to consider our impact on both society and the environment. Peering into an X-ray image revealing peas nestled within their pods, we are reminded that even seemingly innocuous acts like eating have hidden layers worth exploring. Each decision made regarding what enters our bodies has far-reaching implications for our health and well-being. Outside Cafe Tortoni once again but this time shifting focus towards domestic appliances fueled by energy sources such as coal or gas. G. H Davis' work reminds us that our daily conveniences often rely on consuming finite resources – prompting reflection on sustainable alternatives. Traveling across continents to Bangalore, India, crates stacked with eggs showcase yet another aspect of consumption – agricultural practices feeding growing populations worldwide. The delicate balance between meeting nutritional needs while preserving natural resources becomes evident here. Finally, amidst sheep grazing near Dunstanburgh Castle in Northumberland lies a visual representation of the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.