Having just attended my first virtual conference, I was very impressed with how everything was set up and how well it worked. The TNW2020 conference was hosted on Hopin, which provided a very sophisticated and seamless event experience. The talks were held on different “stages” as they usually would be, and attendees were easily able…
A Post-Pandemic Art Market
Every industry is affected by COVID-19, and the art world is one that has seen a dramatic change, an alteration that will determine the future of how artists and galleries engage with each other and with their audience. It can be argued that up until now, traditional brick and mortar art institutions have been slow…
The House of Quarantine
These are strange and unsettling times for everyone across the world. I wanted to create something to bring a bit of joy to people’s lives, and to give you something to do if you’re feeling bored and at a loss of what to do at home. Therefore I have designed an exclusive quarantine colouring book,…
Enter a World of Immersive Art
Many cultural institutions are concerned with being outdated, consequently losing visitors and interest. With such fast-paced digital entertainment at our fingertips, it could be said that many people no longer feel the thrill of going to traditional galleries or museums. As a reaction to this, museums around the world are exploring modern ways of retaining…
Inside the Modern Workplace
Businesses today are undergoing much development and are beginning to hold greater responsibility. They are expected to be more actively engaged in political, social and environmental issues and decisions. By making opinions in such matters transparent to clients, stakeholders, employees and the public, businesses attract like-minded people that they identify more closely with, thereby creating…
A Banana Leaf Revolution
An article has been circulating the internet recently, congratulating Asia for its green transformations – specifically the diminishing usage of plastic. Published by Next Shark, the article uses the example of the supermarket Rimping in Chiang Mai, Thailand, to declare that “supermarkets in Asia are now using banana leaves instead of plastic packaging”. The introduction…
Green Gecko
We know Cambodia to be one of the poorest countries in the world, but unbeknown to many, the country’s economy is one of the fastest growing globally. And while the average economy growth rate has remained at a high average of 7.7% between 1995 and 2018, the poverty rate has dropped drastically, from 52.2% in…
Daughters of Cambodia
Sex trafficking in Cambodia is a huge issue, with many young victims unable to escape from their horrific circumstances. Even if they are rescued, they often end up being forced back into brothels, either by falling into the wrong hands again, or due to the need to provide financial support for their families. In 2007,…
I Am Emilia
I was not the only one who had never heard of Emilia Bassano before I saw the theatre production. Surprising, since she was a well-educated and accomplished writer, and the first woman to have her poetry published in the UK, all of which was highly unusual in 16th century Britain. Furthermore, she was incredibly well-connected…
Good News Stories 2018
The year is almost at its end, and I’m sure most people would agree it has been a tumultuous one. As always, breaking news and big headlines bring our attention to all things wrong with the world, and unfortunately there seems to have been a great deal of negativity circulating this year. In spite of…
Emily D'Silva 