How can you stay optimistic about the environment in troubled times? A lot of people turn to art or books. In some cases - both. A few of the 1,000+ unique artists books in our collection focus on conservation topics: https://s.si.edu/2XU60zR ">https://s.si.edu/2XU60zR&q... #EarthOptimism

Mary Ellen Long& #39;s "Site and Spirit" is meant to be ephemeral, just like the artist& #39;s sculptures. The loose pages allow the reader to change the order and create their own path through the environment.
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Kurt Allerslev’s "Hypotenuse" celebrates natural materials. The result is delicate and evocative, with each page a different tactile and visual experience from the incorporated flowers, leaves, and pigments as well as the texture and patterns of the papers.
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Amy Richard’s "The Mollusk" was inspired by her research and study of natural history and rare books during an artist residency at the University of Florida. It& #39;s intended to be held & read as a celebration of nature. #Earth Optimism

In the spirit of #EarthOptimism, we hope these artworks might inspire hope and action to conserve the natural world. Or inspire you to engage in similar ways: https://s.si.edu/2XU60zR ">https://s.si.edu/2XU60zR&q...

For the next three days, the Smithsonian’s @EarthOptimism digital summit is streaming live. Don’t miss it. Watch here and share your thoughts with #EarthOptimism: https://earthoptimism.si.edu"> https://earthoptimism.si.edu