The wild horses of sable island book by roberto dutesco. Roberto dutesco is a new yorkbased canadian photographer, poet and filmmaker. Since the beginning of their introduction to the island, these horses have been used for their strength and labor, victims of slaughter. Roberto dutesco hosted a reception for his coffee table book, wild horses of sable island, at the surf lodge gallery on friday, june 15th. A large size, heavy coffee table book that presents a beautiful display of the amazing photos of the horse of sable island. Jun 18, 2009 roberto dutesco is a multifaceted artist whose work spans photography, film, poetry and more. Printed and handcrafted in bologna, italy, and from an edition of 2,500, each book is handnumbered and signed by the artist. Roberto dutescos twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs the wild horses of sable island an unprecedented collection of. From fashion and travel to wild horses, flowers and rocks, robertos work is a visual representation of truth, of beauty, of peace, and of our connection with the larger energy of the universe. The wild horses of sable island by roberto dutesco kaval inc.
The endless column, the human landscape, waters and eastwest travels of the 14th dalai lama. Photography work by roberto dutesco currently on view 64 grand st. The longawaited worldwide edition of the wild horses of sable island, presenting 20 years of iconic photography, is exclusively available through the gallery. The prolific artist roberto dutesco stepped away from his role as an indemand fashion photographer and dedicated 18 years of his life to photographing the legendary wild horses of sable island, a pristine place some 190 miles off the coast of halifax, nova scotia. Roberto dutesco has a vision, so its a good thing hes an artist.
Roberto dutesco, sable island, nova scotia, canada, 2006. For hundreds of years, most believed the herd of wild horses that roamed the dunes were survivors of shipwrecks. Roberto dutescos first ever publication of the wild horses is a lavish 365page personal account of his intimate exploration of sable island. Roebrto dutesco s twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited. New york based canadian photographer, poet and filmmaker. Maya dutesco, roberto dutesco, theo dutesco, and tatiana dutesco. These poems and photoworks, are excerpts from an upcoming show at crosby street, new york city. The wild horses of sable island, book and museum exhibit. Set on fort pond, this whitewashed, boutique hotel is 1. Jan 28, 2009 selected poems and photoworks by roberto dutesco. Jun 08, 2018 roberto dutesco is a romanianborn canadian photographer, filmmaker, and explorer.
In 1994, dutesco made a promise to the superintendent of sable island that one day the photos would be in a museum. Comparing prices for the wild horses of sable island. The wild horses of sable island by roberto dutesco. Provenance the wild horses of sable island gallery, new york private collection, new york. Driven by the belief that art and beauty transforms how people think about conservation, roberto s efforts, his work, talks and charitable activities along with the chasing wild horses documentary were instrumental in driving international awareness of sable island and securing official protection for its wild horses. Live roberto dutesco s 20year journey to document sable island and its wild horses. The wild horses of sable island books roberto dutesco. I wish to bring my experience among the wild horses of sable island to people around the world, to show them true wilderness in its primal state, unaware and unafraid of man. The wild horses of sable island collection by roberto dutesco. Sable island, the wandering sandbar, has been the subject of enduring fascination, long known for its many shipwrecks and appreciated for its unique flora and fauna, particularly the beautiful and resilient wild horses that make the island their home. Pdf the wild horses of sable island download full pdf. Roberto dutescos timeless views of sable island local. Aug 07, 2012 the prolific artist roberto dutesco stepped away from his role as an indemand fashion photographer and dedicated 18 years of his life to photographing the legendary wild horses of sable island, a pristine place some 190 miles off the coast of halifax, nova scotia.
The wild horses of sable island the museum of natural history is pleased to present the canadian premiere of roberto dutesco. Far from the east coast of canada, cast ashore or abandoned by sailors long ago, a small herd of wild horses has managed to thrive, untouched by man, in an austere, unforgiving environment that offers not a single sheltering tree and just grass. Live roberto dutescos 20year journey to document sable island and its wild horses. The wild horses of sable island book the longawaited worldwide edition of the wild horses of sable island, presenting 20 years of iconic photography, is exclusively available through the gallery. Wild horses of sable island past to present by roberto dutesco wild horses, past. Largest documentation of sable island and her wild horses. Canadian geographic march 26, 2015 roberto dutesco reflects on sable island. The artist worked with the scanning, lightjet, mounting and framing departments at laumont to present the work on display in the soho gallery located in the atlantic ocean just southeast of nova scotia, sable island. The wild horses of sable island series by roberto dutesco. His awardwinning work documenting the wild horses of sable island commenced in 1994. The exhibit is on view 6 june until 19 october 2014. Roberto dutesco 64 grand street, new york, 212 219 9622. Explore books by roberto dutesco with our selection at.
Roberto dutescos twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs the wild horses of sable island an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited by humans, where the wild horses run free, unaware and unafraid of man. In 2012, dutesco art published a limitededition book, the wild horses of sable island, of his intimate exploration of sable island over the previous 16 years. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. From fashion and travel to wild horses, flowers and rocks, robertos work is a visual representation of truth, of beauty, of peace, and of. Kc studio february 18, 2015 wild horses of sable island now open at museum at prairiefire.
Oct 22, 2014 the wild horses, named for the island they inhabit, abandoned there long ago or cast ashore from wrecks, are now the only terrestrial mammals on sable island. Sable island is located some 200 miles off the coast of halifax, nova scotia, and 400 nautical miles from the titanic wreck. Roberto dutesco presents the wild horses of sable island. In they were declared the official horse of nova scotia, and in the island was declared the sable island national park reserve. During a shipwreck, a young stallion leads a band of horses to safety on an arc of golden landsable island, off the coast of nova scotia. The wild horses of sable island gallery celebrates twenty years of exploration by photographer roberto dutesco. Dutesco soon became a soughtafter fashion photographer. The wild horses of sable island by roberto dutesco kaval. In 1994, dutesco traveled to sable island, a small island off the coast of nova scotia. The wild horses of sable island dutescoart the original. Romanian born, he studied photography in montreal, where he moved when still a teenager.
In 2014, that promise was fulfilled and the wild horses of sable island were featured at the natural history museum in halifax, nova scotia. Equestrian life march 01, 2015 born to be wild, special feature. Individually signed and uniquely inscribed by roberto dutesco. Roebrto dutescos twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited.
May 27, 2014 the wild horses, named for the island they inhabit, abandoned there long ago or cast ashore from wrecks, are now the only terrestrial mammals on sable island. If we are unable to provide you free shipping due to your location, you will be contacted by customer service to confirm your shipping rates before we. He started his career as a fashion photographer but became most acclaimed for his environmental art capturing the wildlife and horses of sable island. Arch wild horses of sable island east of nova scotia. Tenderness by roberto dutesco outdoor photographer. You notice it immediately when you see the first 7 minutes go by and its all about him and new york oh yawn and you wonder, hey, wheres the documentary on this island and its horses. The wild horses of sable island by roberto dutesco roberto dutesco is an internationally acclaimed artist whose work spans over 35 years and over 75 countries. The wild horses of sable island gallery opening and book. The island is a narrow, crescentshaped sandbar with a surface area of about 34 square kilometers square miles and is home to an estimated 400 feral horses. Sable island, a small island off the coast of eastern canada, is the site of some 500 wild horses, 500 shipwrecks, and 500 years of known history.
Dutesco has photographed prominent personalities of our times, such as pierre trudeau, the dalai lama and mikhail gorbachev. Roberto dutescos twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited. The wild horses, named for the island they inhabit, abandoned there long ago or cast ashore from wrecks, are now the only terrestrial mammals on sable island. Mar 26, 2015 roberto dutesco thoughts on sable island were published in the march issue of the canadian geographic magazine. Please call customer service at 8889082925 for shipping rates on all orders going to alaska, hawaii, puerto rico and any us islands only accessible by ferry. Dutesco portrays the wild beauty of these horses as well as the barren and unspoiled quality of the island, creating an immersive photographic memoir that captures the soul and spirit. Ethereal reflections by roberto dutesco blurb books. This wasnt about the wild horses of sable island but about the photographer himself, dutesco. Although sable island is sometimes referred to as the graveyard of the atlantic its the site. The wild horses of sable island gallery, new york private collection, new york. Wild horses of sable island, off the coast of nova scotia. Sable island, located in the stormiest part of the north atlantic, is so ringed with shipwrecks that it is known as the graveyard of the atlantic.
Never settled, the island, also known as the graveyard of the atlantic, has seen temporary occupation by shipwrecked sailors, transported convicts, pirates, and wreckers. A wonderfully thought out and presented book worth owning, offered at a great price. His work spans over 35 years and 75 countries and is displayed in his permanent gallery in new york city. A look at the wild horses of sable island with photographer roberto dutesco. Oct 25, 20 arch wild horses of sable island east of nova scotia, canada by deb garside. Roberto dutesco is a romanianborn canadian photographer, filmmaker, and explorer. The wild horses of sable island 2014, hardcover for sale. The wild horses of sable island photography dutesco, roberto on. Dutesco finds sanctuary in the graveyard of the atlantic a sandbar near halifax, nova scotia home to over 300 wild horses and numerous shipwrecks.
Roberto dutescos twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place. Roberto dutesco thank you for sharing your beautiful work and passion for these very special horses with the world. Dutescoart the original home of the wild horses of sable island. Fall 2014 four hundred miles off of the coast of nova scotia lies sable island, a small island which has a unique population of wild horses. Roebrto dutescos twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited by humans, where the wild horses run free, unaware and unafraid of man. For international shipping rates, please check out at our international site. I found her photos to be stunning, jaw dropping a different style from dutesco. Looking at these incredible photos of the wild horses of sable island, taken by roberto dutesco, all you want to know is, how did he. Canadian geographic article roberto dutesco reflects on. The wild horses of sable island gallery wildhorsessable on. Debra garside also produced a beautiful photo book on the horses of sable island. The wild horses of sable island limited edition book. Roberto dutesco s twenty years documentation of sable island comes to you as a stunning volume of photographs, an unprecedented collection of extraordinary moments in a place uninhabited.
The acclaimed photographer and filmmaker has visited sable. Roberto dutesco is a new york based photographer, poet and filmmaker. The acclaimed photographer and filmmaker has visited sable island 10 times over the last 25 years. Join us on october 2, 2012 at 64 grand street in manhattan to celebrate roberto dutescos gallery opening and book signing for the wild horses of sable island. Written by roberto dutesco sable island, a small island off the coast of eastern canada, is the site of some 500 wild horses, 500 shipwrecks, and 500 years of known history. Roberto dutesco was at the singapore contemporary art show, where he exhibited some of his best photographs, including the wild horses of sable island. Limited edition book the wild horses of sable island. This exhibit spans 20 years of iconic photography of the wild horses from canadas beloved sable island. The island is surrounded by mist, fog and sandbars extending up to three miles out, and sits on the convergence of the arctic stream, which is also called the labrador current, and the gulf stream. From july 14th thru the 20th, famed artist roberto dutesco will present the wild horses of sable island at the surf lodge gallery. The wild horses of sable island book signing at environment. The wild horses of sable islands, roberto dutesco photographer. Cover for the wild horses of sable island by roberto dutesco on teneus publishing. The wild horses of sable island by roberto dutesco, hardcover.
Jun 01, 2014 the wild horses, named for the island they inhabit, abandoned there long ago or cast ashore from wrecks, are now the only terrestrial mammals on sable island. Sable island horse photos at dutesco art looking at these incredible photos of the wild horses of sable island, taken by roberto dutesco, all you want to know is, how did. From acclaimed science writer sandra markle comes a fascinating survival story about the wild horses of sable island. Roberto dutesco is a multifaceted artist whose work spans photography, film, poetry and more. A canadian biologist has reignited a longrunning debate over whether the famous wild horses that roam a remote atlantic island should be evicted for endangering the local ecosystem. Sable island, nova scotia, canada by roberto dutesco on. Ive wanted this book for quite some time now and i even purchased one as a christmas. Far from the east coast of canada, cast ashore or abandoned by sailors long ago, a small herd of wild horses has managed to thrive, untouched by man, in an austere, unforgiving environment that offers not a single sheltering tree and just grass and rainwater ponds for sustenance. Thanks to the international exposure the photographs have brought to the island and its unique inhabitants, sable island is now canadas 43rd national park and the horses have official protection. The island is staffed year round by four federal government staff, rising during summer months when research projects and. Sable island, a small island off the coast of eastern cana. Roberto dutesco thoughts on sable island were published in the march issue of the canadian geographic magazine. In chasing wild horses, roberto dutesco discovers the true origins of the mysterious horses, sharing their romantic and. The wild horses of sable island book by roberto dutesco 5.
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