CAN PHOTOGRAPHY AID SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION?
Photography can be a very valuable tool and agent of change for social transformation. We talk about it with photographer and activist Marta Fàbregas.
FROM INDIA TO THE FAR EAST: ARCHAEOLOGICAL CONSERVATION AND THE LEGACY OF FUTURE GENERATIONS
In the vast tapestry of human history, archaeological conservation plays a crucial role in the preservation of our cultural heritage. A fascinating example can be found in the Silk Roads…
ANCIENT ROOTS, FUTURE LEGACIES: THE IMPORTANCE OF ARCHAEOLOGY THROUGH A CASE STUDY
Will you join us to see what archaeological research work is like? We travel to Pakistan with Carolina Jiménez, to see first-hand the work on an archaeological site.
PRESERVING THE PAST FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE: RESTORATION OF CULTURAL HERITAGEEPISODE
From the seven wonders of the world, such as Machu Picchu or the Taj Mahal, to the countless intangible wonders around the world, such as the “xoè” dance of the Thai people in Vietnam or Arabic calligraphy, cultural heritage fascinates us wherever we go. The restoration of cultural artefacts, a very important part of conservation, is not only necessary, but also fascinating. To find out more about this laborious work, I spoke to Giorgia Cipollone, an Italian artist and art conservator based in London.
ART AS A TOOL FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND US
Last day I told you about photographic methods that use organic elements such as leaves and flowers to create photographs, and today I am going to talk about this relationship within pictorial art. Artists have many ways to make their art contribute to a more responsible use of natural resources, reduce its environmental impact (especially …
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PHOTOGRAPHY WITH FLOWERS AND COFFEE: WHAT IS SUSTAINABLE PHOTOGRAPHY ALL ABOUT?
Are you familiar with photography made with flowers (Anthotype) or developed with coffee? Discover little-known ecological and experimental processes. This article includes an interview with the founder of The Alternative Processes Academy online photography school, Chiara Salvi, and a discount code to enrol.
CABO ORTEGAL GEOPARK: A JOURNEY TO THE EARTH’S DEPTHS
Come and see first-hand the only UNESCO Global Geopark designated in 2023 in Spain, and discover its tourism sustainability plan. A journey to the green land of Galicia, in the northwest of Spain.
JAPAN: SUSTAINABLE TOURISM CHALLENGES
An approach to sustainable tourism in Japan. Join me on this journey to discover some of the challenges and opportunities facing Japan in 2023 with regard to tourism sustainability.
EGYPT: AN ARTISTIC EXPLORATION
When it comes to talking about cultural heritage and tourism, what better place than Egypt. I travelled to this country of millenary tradition with the intention of approaching its culture from a new perspective: slow travel and art. Want to see what I’ve found?
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM: OPEN DEBATE
Check out some of the highlights of 2022’s World Tourism Day related to sustainable tourism! International events about rethinking tourism…