Europe

Family photos speak to us – conjuring up a wide spectrum of feelings. In some cases, they can expose raw psychological wounds with scars so deep they will never heal with time. Making peace with the past is tough. But choosing how to live our lives despite the heart-ships and the hardships is what forever changes our future.

Traditional paths “to make it” as a celebrated artist in today’s world are not enough.

One of the very few places that has not been hardhit by a worldwide recession and volatile global stock markets is the art market. Perhaps even more surprising is the fact that young professionals are attending auctions and investing in art “collectibles” that are likely to increase in value.

A brightly colored, fully armored submarine intentionally half submerged in the Grand Canal in Venice, (Italy) was one of many provocative art pieces intended to spawn discussion at the 53rd Biennial in Venice – continuing the tradition of creating cross cultural local and national connections with an international audience.

As leaders regroup for the next round of talks on climate change, it’s not just global warming that threatens the survival of millions of people around the world.

Despite the fact that the negotiations at the Copenhagen Climate Conference brought about a hollow agreement that lacks legal enforcement, positive steps were achieved by youth groups that were present.

Modeling sustainable change in urban environments, Copenhageners have taken to pedal-powered CO2-neutral iron horses enjoying an easier and more efficient means of getting around on time.

Claire Price (UK) explores whether there is something utterly unique to being British.

Aside from its health and environmental benefits, cycling is the prefered form of travel for many in Copenhagen.

Often thought of as a youth movement or just plain vandalism, ‘Street Art’, ‘Graffiti Art’ or ‘Bombing’ is producing a vibrant, new visual language – not just with spray cans – that is successfully channeling the ideas and ethics of street art into something more personal to the artists.