We spoke to Chad Montero about his inspiration for the contest piece, why he chose “The Hymn of Leaves,” and the importance of having these kinds of stories for children to read.

In this interview, members of Sijelo Collective talk about using creativity as a tool for social change, the questions that brought them together, why art necessitates intersectionality, and how they find hope in a time of growing authoritarianism.

In Taiwan, research-based curatorial institution SUAVEART focuses on environmental, nonhuman perspectives, and nonplace issues within island contexts, exploring the intersection of art, science, and life.

For teacher, artist, and activist Elijah Agwaru Anomet of Sitoole Ki Murals, murals are not just images on walls—they’re platforms for dialogue, for memory, for people to see themselves and their environment reflected.

From reimagining history to reckoning with the environment and climate change, from upcycled found materials to exploring words that matter, Marahuyo exists to help make sense of the why behind the what in art.