ArticleArt by Justin Poulsen
Justin Poulsen is a conceptual still-life photographer, director, and miniaturist artist. He has created art for the New York Times, the Guardian, and Wired.
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Long before European explorers sought a route between two great oceans, Inuit knew these northern waters as home, navigating by sea ice, stars, and story. Their deep knowledge shaped every map that followed. When European expeditions arrived in...
Justin Poulsen is a conceptual still-life photographer, director, and miniaturist artist. He has created art for the New York Times, the Guardian, and Wired.
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