The Work of Wind humour when done right

when done right

Manifesta 13 Marseille August 28–November 29

and funerals

this book embarks on a journey to a city that no longer exists

Monika Kurath

The Work of Wind humour when done rightUse on Landthe index of thirteen levels measuring the effects of wind force published in 1806 by British sea admiral Sir Francis Beaufort. Through a system of observation, the scale measures the wind speed by observing how it decomposes on land (e. g. leaves are blown from trees, chimney pots lifted, houses are destroyed) and, respectively, how it composes at sea (e. g. waves are formed). The publication is the first more of two volumes (followed by