Instability Collection

Incostanza. An Allegory of Fickleness, c. 1617. Creator: Janssens, Abraham (ca. 1573-1632)
Incostanza. An Allegory of Fickleness, c. 1617. Found in the Collection of Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

When Things Fall Apart
Adam Dauria ☂

Friday bath of pilgrims
Mostafijur Rahman Nasim

Chicago skyline
Carmine Chiriacò

Perfectly Balanced Coffee
Cup of coffee and a small jug of milk balancing on a long spoon on the tip of a finger. Barista making a balanced latte. Creative coffee concept on a black background.. Dina Belenko

L enfant terrible, 1890
Chorus in the stern: " Don t go on like that-or you ll upset us all!" Kaiser Wilhelm IIs antics rock the boat, causing anxiety amongst his fellow leaders

Paul Morphy, Chess
PAUL MORPHY American chess player, born in New Orleans, considered the worlds greatest player before mental instability checkmated his career. Date: 1837 - 1884

An Empty Scale

Colonel Albino Jara, Paraguayan soldier and politician, 1911. Jara (1877-1912) became provisional President of Paraguay in January 1911 after he led a military coup against the government of Manuel

adversity, aid, aiding, assist, assistance, beacon, beam, beam of light, beams
Lighthouse signaling in hostile environment

People in Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd, Russia
Aerial view of crowds of people in Nevski Prospekt, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, anticipating a counter-revolutionary challenge from General Kornilov and his Cossack soldiers

Workmen armed against Kornilov, Petrograd, Russia
Workmen armed by Kerensky, leader of the provisional government, against an expected counter-revolutionary challenge from General Kornilov and his Cossack soldiers, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia

Kerensky reviewing Cossack soldiers in a Russian street
Alexander Fyodorovich Kerensky (1881-1970), leader of the provisional government, reviewing a passing regiment of Cossack soldiers who have returned from the Eastern Front during the Revolutionary

Spill on a Rural Road
The uneven surfaces of rural roads, interacting with the inherent instability of the bicycle, are, alas, apt to cause occasional regrettable mishaps such as this

Les Trois Epoques, Revolution of 1830, Paris. Caricature showing Louis XVI, Napoleon and Charles X fleeing the wrath of the Paris mob in 1791, 1814 and 1830 respectively

People in a street with banners, Petrograd, Russia
Crowds of people in a street with banners, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, during a period of transition when much parading and speech-making took place. Date: circa 1917

People near Winter Palace Square, Petrograd, Russia
People near Winter Palace Square, Petrograd (St Petersburg), Russia, anticipating a counter-revolutionary challenge from General Kornilov and his Cossack soldiers

People and Cossack soldiers in a Russian street
People and Cossack soldiers on horseback in a Russian street during the Revolutionary period. The Cossacks had been brought from the Eastern Front to restore order. Date: circa 1917

Place des Nations and the Palais des Nations, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Currency crash, conceptual image

Euro crisis, conceptual artwork
Euro crisis, conceptual computer artwork

Unstable economy, conceptual image. British pound coins falling from a stack

Scree slope, Canadian Arctic
Debris flow on a scree slope. Photographed on Axel Heiberg Island, Canadian Arctic

The Zulu wars. Dinizulu, Cetewayo(Cetshwayo)s son, Chief of
The turbulent son of a turbulent father. During a period of great instability in South Africa, Dinuzlu was associated with Zulu anti-British fighting and was imprisoned and exiled in St Helena

Venice Leaning Tower
Leaning tower of San Stefano, Venezia, Italy. Due to the instability of Venices foundations, there are many leaning towers in the city

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When Things Fall Apart: Exploring the Depths In the realm of human existence, instability often lurks in unexpected corners, ready to disrupt even the most carefully constructed plans. Like L'enfant terrible, a force that challenges conventions and norms with its unpredictable nature they can be both captivating and terrifying. Just as Paul Morphy's chess moves bewildered his opponents, adversity tests our resilience and adaptability. Yet amidst chaos, there is always a glimmer of hope - an aid that emerges to assist us on our journey. It acts as a beacon of light cutting through darkness; it beams with unwavering support. Imagine walking along Nevski Prospekt in Petrograd, Russia during times of revolution. The air thick with tension as people strive for change while grappling with uncertainty. Revolutions in Latin America echo this sentiment – lithographs capturing the fervor and desire for transformation. History reminds us that even ancient Rome was not immune to insurrection by its own Praetorian Guard. Tiberius and Caius Gracchus stood tall against political turmoil engraved into their legacy forever. Yet amid all these upheavals lies Friday bath of pilgrims - a momentary respite from chaos where individuals seek solace amidst uncertainty. Pandemonium ensues when stability crumbles after the fall of governments like Britain's Fox-North Coalition or William Pitt the Younger's rise to power. But let us not forget The Palace of Peace depicted in Le Rire - an illustration reminding us that stability can be restored if we strive for unity amidst discord. Instability may shake our foundations but it also presents opportunities for growth and renewal. As we navigate life's tumultuous seas, let us remember that within every storm lies untapped potential waiting to be discovered.