Peter Ruehle

Peter Ruehle

Peter Ruehle Komezuka is the name of a volcanic cone in southern Japan, amidst the Aso massif. Its green grass cover conveys a profound sense of peace. Translated, “Komezuka” means “rice hill”, as the small mountain resembles an upside-down...
Astrid Polman

Astrid Polman

Astrid Polman Astrid Polman’s work unfolds alongside her life and revolves around themes such as vulnerability, strength, growth, and mortality. She explores the human experience, the body as a vessel of the spirit, and the relationship between humans and nature. Her...

Female Art Rising: Wie Kunst Frieden formt

Von Belma Kučukalić In Sarajewo fand vom 17. bis 21. September 2024 das erste Female Art Rising Festival (FAR) statt. Es war mehr als nur ein Fest der Kunst. Gedacht war es als eine regionale, transformative Bewegung, die die Künstlerinnen des westlichen Balkans...

ArtPeace: Power, Resistance, and the Radical Imagination

By Oliver P. Richmond In conflict-affected societies, peace is rarely born at the negotiating table alone. Discussions in the halls of statecraft tended to reflect geopolitical struggles, seen through the eyes of powerful political and economic elites. This type of...