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Step Inside the World of Artist Brothers Icy + Sot in an Exclusive Studio Interview
Icy + Sot (previously) have worked since their youth drawing attention to social justice issues in their artwork both on the streets and in fine art galleries. Through their multi-disciplinary practice, the Iranian-born brothers explore issues of censorship, refugee crises, … Continue reading
Mary Beard – Women & Power
Commissioned by The Getty Museum on the occasion of their 2019 Getty Medal to Mary Beard, one of the world’s foremost public intellectuals, a professor of classics at Cambridge University, and the author of numerous books on ancient Rome. getty.edu/about/whatwedo/medal.html … Continue reading
No longer behind bars, Brazil’s ex-president says the left can win back the country in 2022 — Global News
He also called for solidarity with fellow South American countries and lambasted U.S. President Donald Trump, saying his border wall plan is unacceptable and aimed at keeping out poor people. Continue reading → via No longer behind bars, Brazil’s ex-president says … Continue reading
Human Activities Are Drying Out the Amazon: NASA Study – ScienceBlog.com
A new NASA study shows that over the last 20 years, the atmosphere above the Amazon rainforest has been drying out, increasing the demand for water and leaving ecosystems vulnerable to fires and drought. It also shows that this increase in … Continue reading
Architectural Miniatures by Mohamad Hafez Promote Meaningful Dialogue About Conflict in Syria
Connecticut-based Syrian-born artist Mohamad Hafez (previously) uses found objects, paint, and scrap metal to create architectural dioramas of Middle Eastern urban environments. The photorealistic miniatures are packed with detail and speak to the political and social issues plaguing the artist’s … Continue reading
After Windrush – Paulette Wilson’s visit to Jamaica, 50 years on
A letter from the British government classifying Paulette Wilson as an illegal immigrant shook her sense of identity and belonging. ‘Hostile environment’ policies years in the making meant that Wilson and other victims of the Windrush scandal had their right … Continue reading
DOGS – Animation Short Film 2019 – GOBELINS
Un jeune partisan polonais s’enfuit de l’insurrection de Varsovie. En pleine campagne, il trouve refuge dans le jardin d’un vieux manoir, mais est attaqué par un énorme chien. Il parvient à s’échapper en escaladant un arbre, mais s’y trouve dorénavant … Continue reading
Take to the Streets with a Free Font Inspired by Climate Activist Greta Thunburg’s Hand-Painted Protest Signs
A new font, free to all for download and use, is inspired by climate collapse activist Greta Thunburg. “Greta Grotesk” was created by Uno, a new company designing a solution to the disposable beverage cup pandemic. Drawing from the hand-painted … Continue reading
Why the Weird are Destined to Change the World | George Monbiot Extinction Rebellion speech
“It’s no coincidence that the person who’s done more than anyone to change the entire global conversation on climate breakdown has Aspergers”
