Dr. David Clardy, a cardiologist at Sanford Health in Fargo, has his travel photography displayed above the baggage claim area at Hector International Airport. The exhibition, installed on June 17, 2025, pairs landscape and portrait images from his travels to Cambodia, Ethiopia, and Peru. Clardy, who began taking photography seriously in 1999 and resumed in 2016 after a break, participated in workshops with National Geographic photographers and now shares his work through the airport's ArtWORKS program, which places local art in public spaces.
This story matters because it highlights the intersection of medicine and visual art, showing how a healthcare professional's creative outlet enriches his patient care and personal life. It also underscores the value of local public art programs like ArtWORKS, which bring community-created work into everyday spaces, making art accessible to travelers and residents alike. The exhibition exemplifies how non-traditional artists—those outside the professional art world—can contribute meaningfully to the cultural landscape.