The arts

There are many fascinating artists out there who are using their imagination and creativity to say something meaningful with their art. This section celebrates the ideas and creativity in art and culture all around the world. Pick a blog that matches your interest.

A powerful poem by Amanda Gorman that calls for unity

The young poet Amanda Gorman took the stage at the inauguration of Joe Biden earlier this month. She delivered her poem “The Hill We Climb”, and as befits a good storyteller she found a way to communicate a powerful message of unity and togetherness that reached not only the U.S., but far across the globe. Read the transcript of the full poem below.

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Do not stand at my grave and weep

My mom sent me this poem called "do not stand at my grave and weep" the other day and the words of the poem really touched me. It's that kind…

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I’ve never seen a lazy man, have you?

In the book Nonviolent communication by Marshall Rosenberg I came across this poem written by Ruth Bebermeyer Lazy Man. The way she explains how we label other people stuck with me ever since. Read on, and let me know in the comment section below what you think of this poem.

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When I’m gone, know that I’ll still be here

In this post I’ll share with you the poem When I’m gone, by Mosiah Lyman Hancock. The poem is about what's being left when we are gone.

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5 Things I Learned From David Bowie

It’s now been over 4 years since the tragic death of David Bowie. Besides the fact that he must have lived life to the fullest - doing things god has forbidden, Bowie…

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Weird beauty products you’ve never seen before

You can find the most extra-ordinary things on Amazon. The platform even added the category “weird beauty products” to it’s website. But “weird” really is an understatement… I mean, bacon balm and placenta conditioner?! In this article I show you the work of Evija Laivina, a Scottish-based photographer that studied the beauty products of our time, and started to create an amazing book out of it.

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Striking photos from readers all around the world

Reading has got something magical. It brings you in another state, another time and another place. It's almost travelling but then with your thoughts. The book by Steve McCurry

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5 documentaries that will spark your creativity

I try to free up time to watch a documentary every once in a while. The value of watching a documentary is endless, since they can help dive into other…

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This business idea will make art accessible for everyone

Instagram can be, as it turned out, a facilitator of new ideas in business and help them grow. Avant Arte is a great testament to that. This initiative has the…

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How artists have used self-portraits to promote their work for centuries now

There has been a well-known saying throughout the history of art: “Every artist paints himself.” This catchphrase demonstrates that self-portraits were a big thing for artists throughout the years. But…

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