: Published in the journal Visual Culture in Britain , this essay by Helen Westgeest (or contributors like Nicola Bown ) explores the intersection of visual and material culture. It examines how substances like coal tar and chemical residues from factories—specifically the Ilford photographic factory—have physically altered rivers while simultaneously enabling the development of modern photography.
: An essay featured on Burning Farm discusses the long process of territorial reform in Venice’s Terraferma. It argues that water management is the "nomos" (primordial source of political order) of the territory, linking hydrogeological risk to the way communities organize their land. Take Me to the River
created a photo essay for Concentrate Media capturing the importance of the Huron River in Michigan as a life source and recreational destination. : Published in the journal Visual Culture in
The phrase is the title of several notable essays and written works spanning various themes, from environmental history and visual culture to personal memoir and indigenous connection to the land. Key Essays with This Title It argues that water management is the "nomos"
: Written by award-winning Indigenous author Tony Birch , this personal essay reflects on the river as a source of connection and survival. Birch discusses his lifelong relationship with rivers, moving from a childhood of "beautifully lazy" days to seeing the river as a living entity that accepts his presence.