Arts & culture have the great power of bringing people together and raising awareness about the importance of protecting diversity in all its forms, as well as natural resources. Music, cinema, literature, photography and many other arts mirror the social and environmental battles people are engaged in daily. They’ve helped activists win numerous fights and in general allowed humanity to progress by breaking down barriers and building bridges, serving as effective vehicles for shaping more conscientious minds. Here you can find everything you need to know: from the latest arts & culture news to the most enriching stories, as well as our tips on documentaries, books, exhibitions and events that can contribute to changing the future of our planet.
Kyoto’s premier photography festival, Kyotographie, grows in stature with the launch of a new music festival, Kyotophonie, held in the spring and autumn.
The small state of Mizoram in northeast India has a thriving handicraft industry, with artisans making a living by selling products made from bamboo.
Many British cultural institutions have ended their relationship with oil giant BP in recent years, thanks to pressure from activists and the public.
Communities across India are celebrating Durga Puja, a festival that stands as an example of the communal unity which is under threat in the country .
Through stories of encounters between humans and animals, Our Wild Calling offers a way out of an age of solitude. We speak to author Richard Louv.
Survival, multiculturalism, plastic islands. Musician Grey Filastine recounts his adventure aboard the Arka Kinari, which set sail in 2019 and spent much of last year adrift in the Pacific because of the pandemic.
Chinese filmmaker Chloé Zhao made history, becoming the first Asian woman to win an Academy Award as well as a Golden Globe for Best Director for Nomadland.
A list of some of the best films on ethical and sustainable fashion shown at past editions of the Milan Fashion Film Festival.
“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it”. Meet Amanda Gorman, the young Black poet who capitvated hearts at Biden’s inauguration.
The winner of the 2020 FTP Prize for Sustainable Art, created to highlight the need for environmental awareness in contemporary art, has been announced.
