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My Right To Breath

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Fighting for basic human rights is quite an understatement for the Beiruti in me.  From the right to health, education, water, electricity – not to mention basic women and people with challenges’ rights for equality – the list is endless and has literally become a survival roadmap for any local.  Yet one basic and global human right transcends it all: the right to breathe.  Splash and Burn and Greenpeace Malaysia have something to say about that. Pangrok Sulap Originally developed as an awareness campaign to bring attention to the unregulated farming practices of Palm Oil in Indonesia, Splash and Burn has partnered in the past year with Greenpeace to put on the map the key issue of transboundary haze. Haze is an air-borne mixture of pollutants which include dust, carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.  It comes from natural sources such as wildfires, but also from manmade sources that include motor vehicles, electric utility, industrial fuel burning and manufacturing operations. 

My Right To Breath

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Fighting for basic human rights is quite an understatement for the Beiruti in me.  From the right to health, education, water, electricity – not to mention basic women and people with challenges’ rights for equality – the list is endless and has literally become a survival roadmap for any local.  Yet one basic and global human right transcends it all: the right to breathe.  Splash and Burn and Greenpeace Malaysia have something to say about that. Pangrok Sulap Originally developed as an awareness campaign to bring attention to the unregulated farming practices of Palm Oil in Indonesia, Splash and Burn has partnered in the past year with Greenpeace to put on the map the key issue of transboundary haze. Haze is an air-borne mixture of pollutants which include dust, carbon dioxide and other toxic gases.  It comes from natural sources such as wildfires, but also from manmade sources that include motor vehicles, electric utility, industrial fuel burning and manufacturing operations. 

Nuart Aberdeen ‘23 Line-up Revealed

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Nuart Aberdeen is back in full force this year with yet another stellar line up to grace the streets of Scotland’s “Granite City.” The theme for this year’s festival is “Rewilding,” a subject that touches on many issues related to “Trespass and Transgression,” a topic extensively explored by the ingenious Nuart Journal associates during the past year. “As anyone who knows me will profess, getting quotes from me is like getting blood from a stone – not because I have anything particular against quotes, and I’m aware it’s possibly some deep-seated insecurity about the value of my ideas – but looking at this year’s program I couldn’t be happier, so here it is. I guess it’s testament to the hard work from all involved and the welcome that Aberdeen’s citizens have given to Nuart these past years, that without exception, everyone we reach out to says, yes, they’d love to come to the city. Word has spread, and continues to do so, about just what an incredibly unique and authentic city and p

Nuart Aberdeen ‘23 Line-up Revealed

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Nuart Aberdeen is back in full force this year with yet another stellar line up to grace the streets of Scotland’s “Granite City.” The theme for this year’s festival is “Rewilding,” a subject that touches on many issues related to “Trespass and Transgression,” a topic extensively explored by the ingenious Nuart Journal associates during the past year. “As anyone who knows me will profess, getting quotes from me is like getting blood from a stone – not because I have anything particular against quotes, and I’m aware it’s possibly some deep-seated insecurity about the value of my ideas – but looking at this year’s program I couldn’t be happier, so here it is. I guess it’s testament to the hard work from all involved and the welcome that Aberdeen’s citizens have given to Nuart these past years, that without exception, everyone we reach out to says, yes, they’d love to come to the city. Word has spread, and continues to do so, about just what an incredibly unique and authentic city and p

ADJUST THE SAILS Tile Installation by ADD FUEL, West Palm Beach, Florida 2023

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After more than two years in development, Portuguese artist ADD FUEL has just revealed a pink-purple tile installation in the beautiful West Palm Beach in Florida at the Flamingo Park Market , managed by Samuelleite Arquitecto . Add Fuel is known for reinterpreting the Azulejo tile, selecting key patterns and compositions to create tile masterpieces. Waves within the designs are reminiscent of the neighbouring Atlantic Ocean, fauna and flora of West Palm Beach can also be seen, and pink recalls the island’s cotton candy. “The soft color palette present in this unique and immersive tile installation emulates the hues found in the natural environment, fauna and flora of West Palm Beach, creating a visual symphony that resonates with the viewer’s senses as the artwork transitions from a dense pattern area to a section of pure white. This gradual fade acts as a transformative portal, beckoning visitors to enter a realm of serenity and inspiration. Just as a ship adjusts its sail