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Eric Kanigan
Eric Kanigan - Think Tank, Photography 2022, Printed After

$3,000
£2,267.65
€2,601.09
CA$4,182.12
A$4,552.58
CHF 2,416.51
MX$54,777.37
NOK 30,620.50
SEK 28,057.03
DKK 19,424.80

About the Item

"Beneath the ocean’s surface, something significant sits within these iconic foreheads: the largest brain of any animal on Earth. At around 20 pounds, the sperm whale brain is five times the weight of a human's. While size alone doesn't define intelligence, evolution seems to favor the advantage, providing some support for the notion that size 𝘥𝘰𝘦𝘴 matter. So what does a brain this big really mean? Some believe these whales once learned to evade hunters—changing their behavior and possibly even sharing those lessons across clans. Like humans, they possess neurons tied to reasoning, memory, emotional awareness, and communication. And it's their communication that has scientists leaning in. In Dominica, researchers with Project CETI are using artificial intelligence to decode the whales' intricate clicking patterns—""codas,"" which vary between pods, like human dialects. On my second day in the water, I was lucky enough to witness a social gathering: around fifteen whales rolling and rubbing their bodies together at the surface. As the pod drifted off, one female lingered. She swam directly toward me, releasing clicks loud enough to vibrate through my chest. Whales use these pulses to inspect objects (or people)—turning upside down to receive the echoes through their jaw. It's the kind of encounter you long for. One where the interest and curiosity aren't solely on your end. Now, the feelings are mutual. It may be that these animals are sharing complex insights through their repeated clicks. Or maybe they're simply saying hello. Again and again. If we're lucky, we might someday understand what they mean. And maybe, we’ll get the chance to answer back." Available sizes and editions: 16'' x 24'', 10 + 2 Artist Proofs - Silver Gelatin Print 26'' x 39'', 7 + 2 Artist Proofs - Silver Gelatin Print 36'' x 54'', 5 + 2 Artist Proofs - Archival Pigment Print 46'' x 69''', 3 + 2 Artist Proofs - Archival Pigment Print 12'' x 18'', 3 + 2 Artist Proofs - Platinum Palladium Print This photograph will be printed once payment has been received and will ship directly from the printer the artist works with. Your certificate of authenticity will be shipped separately from your print and in most cases will ship directly from the gallery. The Gallery is more than happy to provide clients with the next available edition number, however, the Gallery can only guarantee the specific edition number the client will receive once payment has been received.
  • Creator:
    Eric Kanigan
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • More Editions Sizes:
    12 x 18 , 3 + 2 Artist Proofs - Platinum Palladium PrintPrice: $5,00026 x 39 , 7 + 2 Artist Proofs - Silver Gelatin PrintPrice: $5,00036 x 54 , 5 + 2 Artist Proofs - Archival Pigment PrintPrice: $8,00052 x 78 , 3 + 2 Artist Proofs - Archival Pigment PrintPrice: $12,000
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  • Gallery Location:
    Stamford, CT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU25116914522

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