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Stress Collection (#5)

Stress: the invisible burden that manifests in body pain and inspires conceptual artwork

Background imageStress Collection: Lost souls in Central Terminal

Lost souls in Central Terminal
Marco Tagliarino

Background imageStress Collection: thomson gazelle in sunset

thomson gazelle in sunset
Henry Zhao

Background imageStress Collection: job runner

job runner
Gilbert Claes

Background imageStress Collection: The runner

The runner
Ahmed Thabet

Background imageStress Collection: English Premier League match at St James Park. Newcastle United 2 v Queens

English Premier League match at St James Park. Newcastle United 2 v Queens Park Rangers 1. Relief for Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan on the sidelines as Peter Beardsley comes to the rescue with two

Background imageStress Collection: Father Christmas takes time out from his busy schedule for a quick cigarette break

Father Christmas takes time out from his busy schedule for a quick cigarette break on the roof of a busy West End London store. 23rd December 1970

Background imageStress Collection: Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell watches on nervously from the sidelines alongside

Crystal Palace manager Steve Coppell watches on nervously from the sidelines alongside his assistant Alan Smith in a game against Arsenal. 8th December 1991

Background imageStress Collection: Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson in his office. September 1986 P017070

Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson in his office. September 1986 P017070

Background imageStress Collection: Father Christmas takes time out from his busy schedule for a quick cigarette break

Father Christmas takes time out from his busy schedule for a quick cigarette break on the roof of a busy West End London store. 23rd December 1970

Background imageStress Collection: Manchester City manager feels the pressure of management Circa 1986 P007130

Manchester City manager feels the pressure of management Circa 1986 P007130

Background imageStress Collection: Bo Derek American actress with husband John, September 1981

Bo Derek American actress with husband John, September 1981

Background imageStress Collection: Army British Soldier, looking gaunt and drawn, shows the strain October 1982

Army British Soldier, looking gaunt and drawn, shows the strain October 1982

Background imageStress Collection: A man pours himself a drink which he keeps hidden in a filing cabinet in his office at

A man pours himself a drink which he keeps hidden in a filing cabinet in his office at work May 1971

Background imageStress Collection: Woman sitting down realxing having beauty treatment and massage done

Woman sitting down realxing having beauty treatment and massage done. February 1931 P010001

Background imageStress Collection: Turkish bath assistant Ernest Smith reading his newspaper. January 1953 D259

Turkish bath assistant Ernest Smith reading his newspaper. January 1953 D259

Background imageStress Collection: Turkish bath assistant Ernest Smith giving a massage to a customer

Turkish bath assistant Ernest Smith giving a massage to a customer. January 1953 D259-001

Background imageStress Collection: Man Looking in a Mirror

Man Looking in a Mirror

Background imageStress Collection: Man in Hot Water

Man in Hot Water

Background imageStress Collection: Businessman in Pieces

Businessman in Pieces

Background imageStress Collection: Man Surrounded with Paperwork

Man Surrounded with Paperwork

Background imageStress Collection: Head Spinning in Circles

Head Spinning in Circles

Background imageStress Collection: Worried Businessman Sitting at a Desk

Worried Businessman Sitting at a Desk

Background imageStress Collection: Sad Woman

Sad Woman

Background imageStress Collection: Closeup of Sad Woman

Closeup of Sad Woman

Background imageStress Collection: Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Creator: Unknown

Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Creator: Unknown
Eve of the 30th - correcting plans at a tavern, 1845. Finalising railway applications for the Board of Trade: The scene was an animated one...But an hour remained

Background imageStress Collection: Ginger kitten with tail in the air

Ginger kitten with tail in the air

Background imageStress Collection: Apartment blocks. Hong Kong

Apartment blocks. Hong Kong
lines, busy, stress, Aerial Views, 83661455

Background imageStress Collection: Desperate young man wearing a suit holding his hands to his face, worried

Desperate young man wearing a suit holding his hands to his face, worried

Background imageStress Collection: Jesus Prays

Jesus Prays

Background imageStress Collection: Grey tabby cat and mouse staring at each other; Vancouver british columbia canada

Grey tabby cat and mouse staring at each other; Vancouver british columbia canada

Background imageStress Collection: Mouse dangling from grey tabby cats paw; Vancouver british columbia canada

Mouse dangling from grey tabby cats paw; Vancouver british columbia canada

Background imageStress Collection: Part Of A Mans Head And A Stop Watch

Part Of A Mans Head And A Stop Watch

Background imageStress Collection: Hand Reaching Out For Bird

Hand Reaching Out For Bird

Background imageStress Collection: Apprehensive blue Turkish Angora cat

Apprehensive blue Turkish Angora cat

Background imageStress Collection: 25-29 years, adversity, animals, burden, business, businessman, california, challenge

25-29 years, adversity, animals, burden, business, businessman, california, challenge
Elephant sitting on mixed race businessmanOs lap

Background imageStress Collection: Surprised Santa

Surprised Santa
Santa surprised at empty vault

Background imageStress Collection: adversity, ar, augmented reality, bizarre, black hair, burning, business, business attire

adversity, ar, augmented reality, bizarre, black hair, burning, business, business attire
Businessman burning in suspended animation

Background imageStress Collection: Paris, France - Satirical comments on street dangers

Paris, France - Satirical comments on street dangers
Satirical comments by Robida on the dangers faced as a pedestrain on the streets of Paris, France. Date: 1903

Background imageStress Collection: Illustration of woman and boy running after school bus

Illustration of woman and boy running after school bus

Background imageStress Collection: Young man wearing a suit holding his hand on his forehead, worried

Young man wearing a suit holding his hand on his forehead, worried

Background imageStress Collection: Person on spiral staircase

Person on spiral staircase

Background imageStress Collection: Death of Archimedes in sack of Syracuse

Death of Archimedes in sack of Syracuse
Death of Archimedes in the sack of Syracuse. The Ancient Greek mathematician, physicst and engineer Archimedes (c.287-c.212 BC) was one of the leading scientists in antiquity

Background imageStress Collection: Etruscan chimera, 4th century BC

Etruscan chimera, 4th century BC
Etruscan chimera. Bronze ornament depicting the Chimera, dating from around 400 BC during the Etruscan era in what is now Italy. The Chimera was a three-headed monster from Greek mythology

Background imageStress Collection: Sit down and read the papers

Sit down and read the papers, I did as she bade me - A couple in their living room, with the man reading a newspaper and the woman writing a letter

Background imageStress Collection: Trading floor, New York Stock Exchange, New York City

Trading floor, New York Stock Exchange, New York City

Background imageStress Collection: Fauna, c1850-1898. Artist: Felicien Joseph Victor Rops

Fauna, c1850-1898. Artist: Felicien Joseph Victor Rops
Fauna, c1850-1898

Background imageStress Collection: The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. Artist: Annibale Carracci

The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. Artist: Annibale Carracci
The Three Maries ( The Dead Christ Mourned ), c1604. The Virgin Mary, lamenting, holds the body of the dead Christ in her lap

Background imageStress Collection: Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange

Theatre, late 16th / early 17th century. Artist: Jacques Bellange
Theatre, Bellange, Private Collection




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Stress: the invisible burden that manifests in body pain and inspires conceptual artwork. From lower back to upper back pain, stress takes its toll on our physical well-being, reminding us of the interconnectedness between mind and body. Just like peat cutting in Connemara, County Galway, stress digs deep into our lives, shaping our experiences in Europe's Republic of Ireland. But stress doesn't stop at bodily discomfort; it extends its grip to neck pain as well. Through thought-provoking conceptual artwork, artists capture the essence of this silent torment. It echoes the rhythm of life itself – fast-paced yet unpredictable – just like a high-speed squirrel darting through trees. Anxiety becomes an unwelcome companion amidst this chaos. The weight on our minds can feel unbearable at times, leading to a brain explosion that leaves us feeling overwhelmed and lost. In these moments, we may even fall into depression – a dark abyss where hope seems distant. Reflecting on history's struggles with mental health is Paul Joseph Jamin's painting 'A Rape in the Stone Age' from 1888. This powerful artwork reminds us that stress has plagued humanity for centuries; it transcends time and culture. In understanding stress's impact on our lives, let us strive for balance and seek solace amidst life's challenges. Remember that self-care is essential when facing anxiety or depression caused by this relentless force within ourselves.