Lisa RussellWhy I’m Launching an Arts Festival Around the UN Summit of the Future and Climate Week NYCAs an Asian American Emmy-winning filmmaker, storyteller, and arts curator, working primarily in the UN space, my creative journey has been…Aug 20Aug 20
Lisa RussellThe Hypocrisy of Representation and Equality in the UN Space: A Call for Authentic Artist…For over two decades, I have introduced the transformative power of art and storytelling to leaders within the United Nations (UN) system…Jul 26Jul 26
Lisa RussellMr. Secretary-General, You Forgot Something: The Ad Industry’s Harm to People and the PlanetLast week, anticipating World Environment Day, the United Nations Secretary-General made a bold request to the advertising and marketing…Jun 13Jun 13
Lisa RussellThe Harmful Nexus of Celebrity Culture, Consumerism, and Climate AdvocacyIn our celebrity-driven society, the influence of pop culture icons permeates every aspect of our lives. From fashion trends to lifestyle…Apr 17Apr 17
Lisa RussellRepresentation Matters — Except for ArtistsAmidst the global celebration of creativity on World Art Day and World Creativity and Innovation Week, it’s time we acknowledge a glaring…Apr 16Apr 16
Lisa RussellUNESCO and Member States are advocating for a stand-alone development goal on culture in the…But whereJul 24, 2023Jul 24, 2023
Lisa RussellThe Top 5 Books on Creative Economy You Should Be Reading in 2023The creative economy is one of the world’s fastest growing economies. In it’s “Creative Economy Outlook Report 2022”, the United Nations…Dec 24, 2022Dec 24, 2022
Lisa RussellAn Open Letter to the United Nations Secretary-General Regarding the Creative EconomyHis Excellency Mr. Antonio Guterres Secretary-General United Nations HeadquartersJan 22, 2022Jan 22, 2022
Lisa RussellinCuriousWhy the Creative Economy Needs Real Representation at the United Nations in 2021An article by Lisa RussellSep 21, 2020Sep 21, 2020
Lisa RussellLove in the Time of CoronavirusWhy giving love to the creative economy is the biggest public health intervention we can invest in.Mar 16, 2020Mar 16, 2020