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"I love to tell stories of saints that I feel should be celebrated"
"I love to tell stories of saints that I feel should be celebrated"
This time YCreate features Ocom Adonias — a figurative artist working with drawing, painting, collage, and stop- motion animation.
YCreate
Oct 7, 2020
The creative force of the archive — telling the forgotten stories
The creative force of the archive — telling the forgotten stories
Read YCreate Q&A with Maria Rojas Arias about her artistic practice, inspirations, and connection to history in English and Spanish!
YCreate
Sep 9, 2020
"I don’t create, I’m inspired"
"I don’t create, I’m inspired"
Learn about photographer Zara Samiry, who's documenting the stories that are being overlooked.
YCreate
Aug 14, 2020
“To create means to raise awareness”
“To create means to raise awareness”
Learn about Gilberto Esparza — artist from Mexico and his project Kora-Llysis, proposing solutions on how to save coral reefs.
YCreate
Jul 28, 2020
"We create to empower and put Palestine in front"
"We create to empower and put Palestine in front"
Read about Shukri Lawrence — a Palestinian fashion designer, co-founder of Cyber Fashion Week — the first-of-its-kind virtual fashion…
YCreate
Jul 13, 2020
"Creative process is like commas in one long, run-on sentence that never ends"
"Creative process is like commas in one long, run-on sentence that ...
Drawing from the Prince Claus Fund’s network, YCreate explores the human palette of dreams, fears, and motivations with one key question…
YCreate
Jun 3, 2020
"Art is a human right"
"Art is a human right"
Gabe Passareli is a non-binary artist, working in between occupational therapy and performance art. Learn more about her on YCreate.
YCreate
May 20, 2020
"Creating is an organic way of living"
"Creating is an organic way of living"
Discover the architect's Marko Brajovic work in the Brazilian Amazon.
YCreate
May 7, 2020
"The whole world needs healing and art has that"
"The whole world needs healing and art has that"
A short Q&A with Vanessa Chisakula — Poet and Curator of the Word Smash Poetry Platform.
YCreate
Apr 22, 2020
"I create for rebellion"
"I create for rebellion"
Facing the Covid-19 crisis in Brasil, Mauricio da Silva de Lima reflects on his role as an artist in the society.
YCreate
Apr 8, 2020
“Sometimes I see my creation as my children whom I love, I trust, I play with, nurture and develop”
“Sometimes I see my creation as my children whom I love, I trust, I...
Dancer and artistic director of Studio 8 in Jordan, Abd Al Hadi Abunahleh takes us along in his creative process.
YCreate
Feb 5, 2020
Don’t wait until you are ready. START!
Don’t wait until you are ready. START!
Nneka Iwunna Ezemezue gives advice to her 16 year-old self
YCreate
Jan 17, 2020
“My female colleagues inspire me in my work tremendously”
“My female colleagues inspire me in my work tremendously”
Habiba Nowrose talks about her experiences as a female photographer in Bangladesh
YCreate
Jan 7, 2020
"Creating is a very primal and intimate act"
"Creating is a very primal and intimate act"
Visual artist and photographer Sarker Protick talks about creating dialogues, reaching larger audiences and dealing with socio-political…
YCreate
Nov 29, 2019
“The creator’s only responsibility is to create”
“The creator’s only responsibility is to create”
Why photographer Misha Vallejo cannot imagine his life without photography or film
YCreate
Oct 11, 2019
“I am inspired by the quiet, hidden and underrepresented voices within communities.”
“I am inspired by the quiet, hidden and underrepresented voices wit...
How filmmaker and creative storyteller Ania Freer is opening up the conversation
YCreate
Aug 12, 2019
“My sole purpose is to use photography as a collaborative platform”
“My sole purpose is to use photography as a collaborative platform”
Why photographer Rehab Eldalil is dedicated to using collaborative approaches in visual representation to develop an inclusive narrative
YCreate
Aug 7, 2019
“I want to tell the stories of the women that share this territory”
“I want to tell the stories of the women that share this territory”
YCreate
Apr 5, 2019
“It’s the place where I can open up to people on a more intimate level”
“It’s the place where I can open up to people on a more intimate le...
Why documentary photographer Samar Hazboun is committed to connect with the people she works with
YCreate
Jan 23, 2019
“My intention is to tell stories through movement.”
“My intention is to tell stories through movement.”
Dada Masilo uses dance to create a dialogue
YCreate
Dec 7, 2018
“Opportunities are limitless and there is worldwide reach.”
“Opportunities are limitless and there is worldwide reach.”
Why Dutch photographer Stacii Samidin documents societies worldwide
YCreate
Nov 27, 2018
“I create for a peaceful change.”
“I create for a peaceful change.”
Why fashion designer Shukri Lawrence wants to increase awareness about the Middle East
YCreate
Oct 17, 2018
“It’s not the tools that make you a great photographer, ideas and storytelling do. ”
“It’s not the tools that make you a great photographer, ideas and s...
Why Saudi photographer Tasneem Alsultan captures the world around her
YCreate
Sep 13, 2018
“The act of creation is the most engaging way to spend time.”
“The act of creation is the most engaging way to spend time.”
Why Digital Artist Omar Gilani creates sci-fi versions of Pakistan
YCreate
Aug 29, 2018
“Our cultural heritage is our identity”
“Our cultural heritage is our identity”
Why Syrian architect Lama Abboud rescues the cultural heritage of her country
YCreate
Aug 29, 2018
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