Nottingham Organic Gardeners

Wilkinson St Nottingham, NG8 5FL

Welcome to Nottingham Organic Gardeners. 

 We are a voluntary organisation, a friendly group in Nottingham, open to all.

 We aim to promote organic and sustainable gardening, and a more localised food culture. 

 We have an Organic Demonstration Garden at Whitemoor Allotments in Nottingham and hold regular talks, workshops and events with an organic theme. 

 Please note we cannot endorse or recommend specific gardening suppliers, businesses or growers.

Day 15: The million Euro potato photograph

January 24, 2021  /  nogs website

A celebrated photographer sold a picture of an Irish potato for a million Euros.

The photo, taken in 2010 is titled “Potato #345 (2010)” is by photographer Kevin Abosch, who charges huge fees to shoot portraits of famous business people in the Silicon Valley technology industry.

The sale came about when a wealthy buyer who collects Abosch’s work was visiting the photographer’s Paris home in 2015.

They saw the photo — a 162x162cm print mounted on aluminium composite sheeting (dibond) — hanging on the wall and inquired about purchasing it for their collection.

The price was non-negotiable: €1,000,000.

The buyer agreed to the price and purchased the photo, making it Abosch’s largest sale of a single image to date.

Abosch’s “iconic black backdrop” portraits have become a sort of status symbol among the elites of business and entertainment — the rich and famous pay over $150,000 for a photoshoot with Abosch.

The potato portrait sits alongside shots of Steven Spielberg, Michael Palin, Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg and Malala Yousafzai in the sought-after photographer’s portfolio.

Today’s variety - Maris Piper (Maincrop)

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An English variety introduced in 1964.

It was the first commercially successful eelworm-resistant variety.

One of Heston Blumenthal’s favourites for chips! Pleasant floury texture, good flavour.

High yields and many tubers per plant and stores well.

About my January Potato Journey

I am trying to build up my horticulture knowledge, all views are my own and are intended to be in a positive spirit.

I am a member of Nottingham Organic Gardeners (NOGs)

The daily posts are hoped to feature varieties which are likely to be part of Nottingham Organic Gardeners’ Potato Day and some fun potato trivia.

Also to be my celebration of the potato and Nottingham Organic Gardeners Potato Day.

More information at

http://nottinghamorganicgardeners.com/potato-day-info

The text below is from the Nottingham Organic Gardeners’

“DUE TO LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCEMENT..

We are still definitely planning to bring potato day to you in some manner!

We have placed the order for the potatoes!

When we have them delivered and how we will get them to you will be planned soon!"

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