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National Geographic Explorer and award-winning photographer Kiliii Yüyan illuminates the importance of human connection to the land and sea with two student presentations in the Jack Singer Concert Hall at Arts Commons May 27 & 28 with Life on Thin Ice. Associate Director of Education at Arts Commons was able to travel to Yüyan’s hometown of Seattle, Washington to see him live this past January and it was a life-changing experience for her.
Did you know that only 5% of the ocean has been explored by humans? Since the oceans account for 71% of the Earth’s surface, that means that 66% of the space that exists on our planet has gone undiscovered. It is this staggering fact which sparked a desire in Diva Amon to pursue marine biology.
Most of us – even the most wanderlust – could never imagine travelling to Antartica. It seems to be the one continent that is out of reach, almost other worldly. For Jasper Doest, however, it’s not as far removed from our reality as we think.
As we near the final presentation of National Geographic Live Virtual, Mysterious Seas with Diva Amon and David Gruber, we are grateful to Calgarians for wholeheartedly embracing these virtual events. Since its premiere in February, 18,175 households have signed up—approximately 46,000 people—to experience these live presentations.
This April, Arts Commons Presents and National Geographic Live are bringing a virtual presentation of three inspiring women photographers to screens and homes in Calgary. From diverse backgrounds exploring a variety of subjects, all three have one thing in common – they train their eyes on the subject of global migration, particularly on its effect on women around the world.
