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Tune in as the Exoplanet Exploration Program presents some of their finest-and most frightening-features: A planet whose cobalt-blue clouds are laced with glass. Atmospheres of howling, supersonic winds. Gamma rays that shine a million trillion times brighter than the Sun. Seeking new habitable planets in the bone-chilling expanse of outer space is a real spooky adventure! Learn about some of the pitfalls and space terrors of these previously undiscovered zones via these film-inspired posters from NASA's Galaxy of Horrors series. (Imagine a galaxy graveyard where exoplanets and once-mighty stars go to die!) And enjoy the brief intermissions featuring some of the space telescopes NASA has used to capture images of these phenomena, including Hubble, NuSTAR, and the newest release, James Webb.

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A hotbed of European art and culture, France has long attracted visitors to experience its riches. In the early 20th century, advances in transportation drew tourists there in droves. Well-known artists such as Constant Leon Duval and Roger Broders were commissioned to create imagery highlighting destinations all across France, from the picturesque castles of the Loire Valley to the dramatic Grottes de la Balme to the spectacle that is the tidal island of Mont Saint-Michel. The 12 posters reproduced in this calendar capture the joie de vivre of a trip through the French countryside.

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High-style vintage travel posters encouraged visits to England's historic landmarks, rolling hills, and tranquil waterways while enjoying the comforts and speed of rail excursions. Artists helped transform the image of travel throughout the United Kingdom, tempting would-be vacationers out of the cities to spend leisure time in such idyllic destinations as Newquay on the Cornish coast and the all-season pleasures of Scarborough. The posters reproduced here are a robust sampling of railway advertising output spanning the 1920s to the 1950s, when both accomplished landscape painters and little-known designers were hired to create these enticing scenes. Grab your ticket to a yearlong holiday visiting England's top destinations with this calendar of 12 vintage travel posters.

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There is something arresting and exhilarating about the intimate connection between women and literature-an observation that has long captured the interest of artists throughout history. Whether reading letters from friends and loved ones, reviewing the daily news, or devouring the newest novel, the image of the reading woman has been a source of inspiration for many. Regardless of where or when they were created, these portraits are united by a common subject: women dedicating their time to the written word. This calendar features 12 scenes of women enjoying a variety of texts, accompanied by quotes from women about the importance and bliss of reading.

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The Impressionists were known for capturing their subjects in the moment, creating landscapes and scenes of everyday life that act as snapshots of time. Gardens were the perfect source of inspiration for the Impressionists: the vivid colors and unique shapes of the flowers and foliage complemented the artists' playful approach to painting. Meticulous attention to color and light, along with their characteristic rapid brushstrokes, allowed these painters to produce masterpieces that encourage us to reimagine how we see the gardens, blossoms, and greenery surrounding us. Twelve gardens are featured in this calendar, bringing the beauty of Impressionism to you every day of the year.

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The Group of Seven shared a passion for Canada's wilderness and a strong desire to create a distinctive visual language, inspired first and foremost by the Canadian landscape. Their goal was to explore the country and paint it. In so doing, they captured the imagery that would imprint itself on the Canadian consciousness. Through their spectacular paintings and adventurous spirit, these celebrated artists have shaped Canadian art and identity.

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African American artists have made monumental contributions to the world of art, producing an influential body of work informed by the Black experience. Celebrated here is the art of Emma Amos, Grafton Tyler Brown, Keshida Layone, Lois Mailou Jones, Whitfield Lovell, Dominique Ramsey, Charles White, Laura James, Charles Ethan Porter, Romare Bearden, Laura Wheeler Waring, and Aaron Douglas-some of whom are very well known and others who aren't but should be. Working in diverse styles, techniques, and media, many of these artists have created memorable images laced with social commentary, cultural affirmation, myth and history, and simple love for people in all their beauty, folly, and nobility. Others have discarded the constraints of representational imagery for a semi-abstracted language that challenges viewers to consider the familiar and the unknown from new perspectives. Twelve superb works of art have been selected for this calendar.

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Dreaming of hitting the slopes? Visit winter playgrounds the world over with vintage posters offering the next best thing to schussing and gliding. Bold graphics and slogans evoke timeless pleasures, encouraging you to visit sunny Alberta in the Canadian Rockies (A Winter Wonderland!) or to ride the Boston and Maine Snow Train (No Effort, All Fun!). Tourism agencies and railroads alike commissioned posters advertising the thrill of the downhill and the luxuries of the lodge. Whether you seek adrenaline-fueled alpine runs, peaceful powdery vistas, or romantic getaways to charming ski towns, this calendar's 12 posters invite you to vacation destinations all year long.

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The roots of Japanese haiku reach back over 1,000 years. In this poetic form, as in life, there is a pause, a shift, in which the poet celebrates sensory awareness of the season, perhaps suggested by the scent of cherry blossoms or the silence of snow-covered tree limbs. The timeless appeal of this understated poetry may be the human desire to capture one's impressions of a fleeting moment. Such seasonal allusions emphasize the essence of haiku: nature and its ephemeral beauty. This calendar features 12 haiku paired with reproductions of exquisite Japanese woodcuts. Each poem is rendered in Japanese calligraphy, Romaji transliteration, and English translation.

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For over 30 years, Motawi Tileworks has been handcrafting tiles inspired by art and nature. Motawi artisans combine bold colors and refined line art to create unique pieces, from original designs to reimagined Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Midcentury Modern motifs. Their tiles can be found in a number of public spaces, from museums to universities to Disneyland. Add some Arts & Crafts flair to your home with the 12 Motawi Tileworks designs featured in this mini wall calendar.

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In the Canadian Arctic community of Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, Inuit artists have been making limited-edition prints for half a century. Twelve examples of their work adorn this calendar.

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Women have fought for their liberties for centuries. They've marched for a more equal society as part of countless intersecting social movements over the years, from women's suffrage and labor laws to reproductive freedom and civil rights. Alongside their efforts, activist artists created posters and other works of art featuring powerful imagery and bold slogans to rally support-a tradition that continues to this day in protests around the world. The 12 works in this calendar, as well as notes about important moments and figures in women's rights history, are a part of that legacy.

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From magnificent Alpine vistas to ancient monuments and vibrant cities-Italy seems to hold endless excitement for tourists. Through its vintage travel posters, you can ride the iconic gondolas of Venice, marvel at historic architecture in Milan, and discover the mysteries of Rome. With eye-catching illustrations and typography, renowned artists and anonymous designers created for the world an ideal escape, often positioning viewers high above their scenic destination. The 12 posters reproduced in this calendar would make anyone want to pack a bag and indulge in a well-earned vacation.

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Ever curious about what lay beyond the horizon, explorers, merchants, and military forces have for centuries relied upon maps to help them describe and navigate our planet. Although historical maps were often skillfully drawn and meticulously plotted, their layout tells only part of the story. Using anecdotal evidence and sometimes scant geographical data for places they themselves may never have seen, cartographers frequently included fanciful or factual drawings to tease the imagination and the intellect-to wit, figureheads symbolizing the wind rose on a world map from Ptolemy's Cosmographia.Explore the world of old with this calendar's 12 antique maps from the British Library's collection of cartographic material.

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Bicycles have long promised adventure and freedom, progress and hope. Their popularity blossomed in the late 1800s, coinciding with the rise of lithography and lavishly illustrated posters. With stylish typography and eye-catching compositions, artists of the day emphasized the pleasures and practicalities of cycling. Their dynamic posters celebrate the bicycle in advertisements from the likes of Griffon, Decauville, Peugeot, and Triumph. The 12 vintage posters presented in this calendar will capture your imagination and propel you through your year.

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Historically, quilts were often created to celebrate special occasions such as weddings and births and as tokens of remembrance for friends and loved ones. Now, they are deeply valued works of art that are sought after for their beautiful compositions, their authenticity, and their sentimental associations. From the commemorative Arnett Leftovers Album Quilt, each block personalized with an embroidered signature, to the colorful Mosaic Soldier's Quilt, intricately hand pieced from wool uniform remnants, the 12 quilts featured in this calendar represent snapshots of life. Experience history from a new perspective with these stunning quilts from the International Quilt Museum. The International Quilt Museum, located on the University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus, has the world's largest publicly held quilt collection, dating from the early 1700s to present day and representing more than 60 countries; the superb examples collected here celebrate the cultural and artistic significance of qui

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Journey into space with the astonishing images from NASA's Hubble and James Webb Space Telescopes. Since 1990, Hubble has recorded more than a million observations, making it one of the most productive scientific instruments ever built-and Webb, deployed in 2022, promises to reveal even more of the known universe, thanks to its infrared vision. Together, these telescopes probe the cosmos, peering deep into time and allowing greater understanding of what lies beyond our atmosphere. Discover new horizons with the 12 images in this calendar, each accompanied by a description of the celestial phenomenon depicted. Important dates in the history of space exploration, as well as this year's eclipses and major meteor showers, are noted throughout.

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Approximately 2,500 years ago, Siddhartha Gautama became the Buddha, or enlightened one, after having spent years in reflection. His teachings about the path to attaining wisdom and compassion spread throughout East and Southeast Asia. Buddhists across the continent created devotional sculptures, paintings, and ritual objects-used as aids for various liturgies and meditation practices-imbued with their local culture. From wise disciples to revered deities, the paintings in this calendar depict the protective and enlightening figures of Buddhism.

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For over 30 years, Motawi Tileworks has been handcrafting tiles inspired by art and nature. Motawi artisans combine bold colors and refined line art to create unique pieces, from original designs to reimagined Art Deco, Art Nouveau, and Midcentury Modern motifs. Their tiles can be found in a number of public spaces, from museums to universities to Disneyland. Add some Arts & Crafts flair to your home with the Motawi Tileworks designs featured in this calendar.

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With thousands of strokes from cat-hair brushes, Marfa Tymchenko, Olena Kulyk, and Olena Skytsiuk are drawing worldwide attention to Petrykivka painting, an exuberant form of Ukrainian folk art. The stylized creations of the dynamic three generations of painters combine an extensive color range with complex compositions, continuing the artistic tradition with pride and innovation. Their feathery flowers and surreal foliage have adorned everything from canvas and paper to clay, porcelain, and wood in decorative objects, dinnerware, fabric, posters, books, and murals. Take delight in the swirling energy and vivid colors of the 12 eclectic paintings in this wall calendar.

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With intuition, compassion, prowess, or just plain smarts and determination, the exemplary individuals featured here have contributed their brilliance to enhance the human experience across a wide range of disciplines, including the arts, education, sports, business, activism, and governance. These trailblazers' accomplishments inspire, inform, and enhearten us all. From Jean Augustine, the first Black woman elected to Canadian parliament-who, among her many achievements, cemented Canada's Black History Month-to Victor H. Green, a postal worker who drew on his experience and connections to publish the bible of Black travel during the Jim Crow era, the Green Book, these 12 profiles highlight historical figures who have made valuable contributions to the world. Each month, explore more of what history has to offer with a featured image and brief biography, a list of birthdays for other notable names in the Black community, and milestones in Black history to mark all 365 days of

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Some of Japan's most exquisite art exists in the form of hanging scrolls and folding screens. Japanese scrolls-usually made of silk or paper decorated with ink, gold leaf, and mineral pigments-may feature portraits or scenes from myth, Buddhist texts, everyday life, or the natural world, as in the delightful images reproduced here. Folding screens, usually composed of either two or six panels, feature a similar range of subjects, though they generally do not include religious scenes. Both beautiful and practical, these pieces are well suited to the changeable spaces inside a traditional Japanese home. Twelve elegant scrolls and screens, dating from the 18th to the 20th century, have been selected for this calendar.

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Treat yourself to one of the world's oldest sensory indulgences-tea! For millennia, the Camellia sinensis plant (the source of all tea) has been at the heart of cultures and culinary traditions, ecologies and economies. Globally, it is the most popular beverage, after water, and its consumption is on the rise. Still a beloved component of many time-honored practices-from the Japanese tea ceremony to the Moroccan custom for welcoming guests-this powerhouse beverage is increasingly studied for its beneficial health aspects and welcomed as part of changing taste trends. Matcha latte, anyone? Or how about an iced bubble tea? The options are endless. Find inspiration in this calendar's 12 lovely photographs and their accompanying tea lore. On your own or in good company, enjoy the refreshing tastes and aromas of tea.

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About 1,200 miles north of Toronto, the hamlet of Kinngait (Cape Dorset), Nunavut, is home to a multigenerational community of Inuit graphic artists. Their cooperatively owned printmaking studios have been in continual operation since 1959, producing unique, captivating, and powerful images. Twelve of these remarkable prints adorn this calendar's pages.

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Bicycles have long promised adventure and freedom, progress and hope. Their popularity blossomed in the late 1800s, coinciding with the rise of lithography and lavishly illustrated posters. With stylish typography and eye-catching compositions, artists of the day emphasized the pleasures and practicalities of cycling. Their dynamic posters celebrate the bicycle in advertisements from the likes of Cycles Peugeot, Premier Cycle Company, and Cycles Gladiator. The 12 vintage posters presented in this calendar will capture your imagination and propel you through your year.

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For centuries, explorers, merchants, and military forces have relied on maps to help navigate our planet. Often skillfully drawn and meticulously plotted, these works of art require skill and creativity to produce. Using anecdotal evidence and scant geographical data, cartographers were known for including fanciful drawings to tease the mind and the imagination. Twelve antique maps from the British Librarys' collection of cartographic material invite you to go back in time and explore the world as it used to be.

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In 1920, a small community of Canadian artists officially became the Group of Seven. As the group extended its membership and influence, a national art flourished, reflecting in stunning images the beauty and grandeur of the Canadian landscape.

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Since 1990, Hubble has recorded more than a million observations, making it one of the most productive scientific instruments ever built-and Webb, deployed in 2022, promises to reveal even more of the known universe, thanks to its infrared vision. Together, these telescopes probe the cosmos, allowing greater understanding of what lies beyond our atmosphere. Discover new horizons with the 12 images in this mini wall calendar, each accompanied by a description of the celestial phenomenon depicted; the dates of this year's eclipses and major meteor showers are noted throughout.

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The affinity of women for literature has long been observed by artists: for centuries they have created stunning renderings of the reading woman. Regardless of the time and place of creation, each of the 12 scenes in this calendar features women sharing their devotion to the written word. Let these arresting images and the accompanying quotes about the joy of reading ignite your own bibliophilia.

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Before coast-to-coast highways and affordable airlines, trains were the long-distance transit of choice. Nearly every American town boasted a train station, and the sound of the midnight freight was ubiquitous. Railways were both a practical choice and a relatively attainable luxury, but it was the advertising that made the industry a success. Rail companies hired accomplished artists to create posters depicting enticing scenery and celebrating the romance and comfort of train travel, hoping to lure commuters and vacationers on board. Take the scenic route to days past with this calendar of 12 posters commemorating both the speeding locomotive and its many destinations across the US.

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A Canadian holiday by train meant a luxurious escape for the early 20th-century traveler. By the 1950s, with the surge of automobiles and airplanes, Canadian transit companies set about enticing passengers not only to their trains but also to their steamship lines and lakeside resorts. Artists designed vibrant posters to attract visitors pursuing both business and pleasure. These colorful advertisements often featured speeding locomotives and elegant passenger liners, but they just as often showcased Canada itself-its wild vistas and cultured ports of call, its majestic mountains and wondrous waterways. With this calendar's 12 vintage posters, bring the spirit of adventure home with you to enjoy every month of the year.

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Herbs and spices have caused wars, saved lives, and deodorized the world's smelliest spaces. Herbs are even to thank for Columbus's initial visit to America; one of the missions of the voyage was a search for new trade routes to make European access to rare herbs and spices more convenient. Highly valued for their uses in cooking, medicine, and for aides in preservation, each herb image in this calendar is accompanied by interesting herb fact or figure. Enjoy the spice of life all 12 months of the year.

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