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Monotony Collection

"Embracing the Monotony: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into a world where monotony reigns, as we explore captivating glimpses of history and everyday life

Background imageMonotony Collection: Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving)

Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving)
1051307 Prospecting in British Columbia (engraving) by Durand, Godefroy (1832-1896); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prospecting in British Columbia)

Background imageMonotony Collection: Railway Travel in South Africa (b / w photo)

Railway Travel in South Africa (b / w photo)
3092350 Railway Travel in South Africa (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Railway Travel in South Africa)

Background imageMonotony Collection: Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b / w photo)

Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b / w photo)
3092353 Nest of the Wild Ostrich (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nest of the Wild Ostrich)

Background imageMonotony Collection: Monotony at Sea, Ring Spoof on Board a Man-o -War (engraving)

Monotony at Sea, Ring Spoof on Board a Man-o -War (engraving)
1062617 Monotony at Sea, Ring Spoof on Board a Man-o -War (engraving) by Nash, Joseph (d.1922); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monotony at Sea, Ring Spoof on Board a Man-o -War)

Background imageMonotony Collection: EyeUbiquitous_20114040

EyeUbiquitous_20114040
Myanmar, Farmer with an ox making peanut oil, Kyaukpadaung, near Bagan

Background imageMonotony Collection: Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes 2

Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes 2
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Bleak, ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes

Background imageMonotony Collection: Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes - abstract visualisation 2

Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes - abstract visualisation 2
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 January 2013 An ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes, somehow offers a strange

Background imageMonotony Collection: Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w2

Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w2
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Bleak, ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes

Background imageMonotony Collection: Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w1

Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w1
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Bleak, ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes

Background imageMonotony Collection: Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w3

Downtown Yangon street with satellite dishes w3
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Bleak, ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes

Background imageMonotony Collection: Downtown Yangon - satellite dishes and passing aircraft

Downtown Yangon - satellite dishes and passing aircraft
Yangon, Myanmar - 22 Jauary 2013; Ugly city street in central Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, festooned with cables, clutter and satellite dishes. And then an aircraft flies past

Background imageMonotony Collection: The Exercise Yard, or The Convict Prison, 1890 (oil on canvas)

The Exercise Yard, or The Convict Prison, 1890 (oil on canvas)
BAL47632 The Exercise Yard, or The Convict Prison, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 80x64 cm; Pushkin Museum, Moscow, Russia; Dutch, out of copyright


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"Embracing the Monotony: A Journey through Time and Space" Step into a world where monotony reigns, as we explore captivating glimpses of history and everyday life. From prospecting in British Columbia to the British prisoners at Nooitgedacht, these engravings and black-and-white photographs transport us to bygone eras. Feel the rhythm of railway travel in South Africa, captured in striking monochrome frames that evoke a sense of nostalgia. Witness the wild ostrich's nest, hidden away from prying eyes yet showcasing nature's artistry in shades of black and white. But monotony is not confined to land alone; it extends its grasp even over vast seas. Join us on board a man-o-war ship, where sailors find solace amidst endless routines depicted humorously in an engraving titled "Monotony at Sea. " As our journey continues, modern-day scenes emerge with EyeUbiquitous_20114040 capturing terraced houses lining Rustenberger Street in Amsterdam. The symmetrical facades tell tales of uniformity while exuding their own charm. Venturing further afield, downtown Yangon streets come alive with satellite dishes adorning buildings like abstract visualizations against the sky. These juxtapositions remind us that even within urban landscapes marked by repetition, individual stories unfold behind each dish. In this exploration across time and space, we discover beauty within routine and sameness. Whether it be historical engravings or contemporary street scenes dotted with satellite dishes – there is an undeniable allure found within life's repetitive patterns if only one takes a moment to appreciate them fully.