Avoidance Collection

European starling flock. Flock of european starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) being chased by a hawk. The formation of large wheeling flocks, which can contain thousands of individuals

Running to Cover with the Bore Family in Full Cry, c. 1830 (hand-coloured engraving)
740532 Running to Cover with the Bore Family in Full Cry, c.1830 (hand-coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Young Woman Reading a Fashion Magazine, 1914 (screen print)
2622356 Young Woman Reading a Fashion Magazine, 1914 (screen print) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Battle of Vuelta de Obligado 1845
The battle of Vuelta de Obligado on 20th November 1845, was a collaborative attack by the French and British to defy the Argentine Confederations decision to block the unregulated sailing

Sitting Man with Little Girl; Homme Assis avec Fillete, 1882
825461 Sitting Man with Little Girl; Homme Assis avec Fillete, 1882 (black chalk and pencil on paper) by Gogh, Vincent van (1853-90); 48.9x26 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Police confronting movers helping tenants to move out of their lodgings without paying the rent in Paris (colour litho)
2779764 Police confronting movers helping tenants to move out of their lodgings without paying the rent in Paris (colour litho) by French School

Ulysses and the Sirens, illustration from an antique Greek vase (colour litho)
CHT220373 Ulysses and the Sirens, illustration from an antique Greek vase (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Ulysses and the Sirens, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT220372 Ulysses and the Sirens, c.1900 (colour litho) by Greiner, Otto (1869-1916) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

False Coral Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum) Andes, ECUADOR. South America
Captive False Coral Snake (Lampropeltis triangulum), Andes, Ecuador

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Elephant walking through doorway

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Elephant walking in convention room

All That Was Taxed was His Ingenuity by Heath Robinson, WW1
An intelligent young pup disguised as a parakeet to avoid the increased licence duty - raised on pet dogs in Britain in 1917. 1917

Armed against fate and flags by F C Boyle
A man out walking his dog realises the only way he can avoid flag sellers in wartime is to go out blindfolded and with headphones on his ears

Lord Wooltons message to kitchen staff, WW2
Lord Wooltons message to kitchen staff, stressing the importance of well cooked food and the avoidance of waste during the Second World War. Date: 1940s

How to avoid the submarine pirate by G. H. Davis
How to avoid the submarine pirate during the First World War. The advantage of showing a clean pair of heels and other devices for checkmating the submarine. Date: 1915

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Pink elephant walking in hallway

Car sticker, vorsteuerabzugsfaehig, German for VAT deductible

African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) adult, carefully avoiding Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) adult, Kruger N. P
African Leopard (Panthera pardus pardus) adult, carefully avoiding Nile Monitor (Varanus niloticus) adult, Kruger N.P. Great Limpopo Transfrontier Park, South Africa, November

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"Navigating the Art of Avoidance: From Starling Flocks to Fashion Magazines" In a mesmerizing display, a European starling flock swoops and swirls through the sky, skillfully avoiding any obstacles in their path. Just like these birds, we too have mastered the art throughout history. Take for instance "Running to Cover with the Bore Family in Full Cry, " a captivating hand-coloured engraving from 1830. Here, individuals are seen fleeing from an impending danger, seeking refuge and safety, and is human nature to avoid harm whenever possible. Fast forward to 1914 when a young woman is engrossed in reading her fashion magazine. In this screen print titled "Young Woman Reading a Fashion Magazine, " she escapes into the world of style and glamour, momentarily avoiding reality's troubles. But avoidance isn't limited to personal matters; it extends even into historical events such as "The Battle of Vuelta de Obligado" in 1845. This clash witnessed opposing forces trying desperately to evade each other's attacks on treacherous waters—a testament that even nations resort to avoidance strategies during conflicts. Sometimes avoidance takes on more mundane forms—like sitting idly with our thoughts or engaging in everyday activities—as depicted by "Sitting Man with Little Girl; Homme Assis avec Fillete" from 1882. These moments allow us respite from life's demands while subtly evading its pressures. Yet not all acts are innocent or benign. A vivid lithograph showcases police confronting movers assisting tenants who refuse rent payment—an act that skirts responsibility and financial obligations while causing strife within society itself. Drawing inspiration from Greek mythology, an antique vase illustration portrays Ulysses resisting temptation as he navigates past enchanting sirens' calls—a timeless symbol of avoiding allurements that may lead us astray. And finally, modern times bring forth computer graphics illustrating the concept in various contexts.