Category Archives: Environment

Sustainable art

The expression sustainable art has been promoted recently as an art term that can be distinguished from environmental art that is in harmony with the key principles of sustainability, which include ecology, social justice, non-violence and grassroots democracy. Sustainable art may also be understood as art that is produced with consideration for the wider impact of the work and its reception in relationship to its environments (social, economic, biophysical, historical and cultural). History According to the contemporary art historians and curators Maja and Reuben Fowkes, the origins of sustainable art can be traced to the conceptual art of the late 1960s and early 1970s, with its stress on dematerialisation and questioning of the functioning of the art system. They also connect the rise of the concept of sustainability to the ending of the Cold War in 1989 and the emergence of a new awareness of the global character of ecological…

Origomu

Origomu (Japanese: オリゴム) is a movement originated in New York City by Chilean artist Tatiana Pagés in 2009. It is the practice of recycling plastic waste into wearable art. Artwear that inspires both creative thought and a greater sense of stewardship toward our planet. Origomu comes from the Japanese ori, meaning “folding”, and gomu, meaning “rubber”. Every year, thousands pieces of plastic and debris threaten the lives of shore birds and marine animals, harming our environment. Origomu can make a difference – no matter how far you are from the nearest shore. The Origomu movement advise people to cherish the environment, transform waste into beautiful artwear. Origomu go beyond environmental awareness. We need to inspire people to create solutions, such as a biodegradable plastic, or one that could rapidly break down without harming the natural environment. For example of the 6-pack carrier, whose company put an end to the environmental…

Renewable energy sculpture

A renewable energy sculpture is a sculpture that produces power from renewable sources, such as solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or tidal. Renewable energy sculpture is a flow in the environmental art, combining a sculpture, which produce energy from renewable sources (solar, wind, geothermal, hydroelectric or tidal). Inspired by the folks at Land Art Generator Initiative who are leading the charge, renewable energy art is renewable energy manifests itself in art or as art, most of the examples found are public art pieces. Features of the current The main feature of the sculpture of renewable energy is that the artists of this trend are developing solutions that combine the aesthetics with the functional properties of energy production and saving. Practitioners in this growing field often work according to Ecodesign criteria. Renewable energy sculpture was first proposed by artists such as Patrice Stellest, Sarah Hall, Julian H. Scuff, Patrick Marold, Elena Parucheva,…

Landscape painting

Landscape painting, also known as landscape art, is the depiction in art of landscapes – natural scenery such as mountains, valleys, trees, rivers, and forests, especially where the main subject is a wide view – with its elements arranged into a coherent composition. In other works, landscape backgrounds for figures can still form an important part of the work. Sky is almost always included in the view, and weather is often an element of the composition. Detailed landscapes as a distinct subject are not found in all artistic traditions, and develop when there is already a sophisticated tradition of representing other subjects. The two main traditions spring from Western painting and Chinese art, going back well over a thousand years in both cases. The recognition of a spiritual element in landscape art is present from its beginnings in East Asian art, drawing on Daoism and other philosophical traditions, but in…

Environmental sculpture

Environmental sculpture is sculpture that creates or alters the environment for the viewer, as opposed to presenting itself figurally or monumentally before the viewer. A frequent trait of larger environmental sculptures is that one can actually enter or pass through the sculpture and be partially or completely surrounded by it. Also, in the same spirit, it may be designed to generate shadows or reflections, or to color the light in the surrounding area. Environmental sculpture, 20th-century art form intended to involve or encompass the spectators rather than merely to face them; the form developed as part of a larger artistic current that sought to break down the historical dichotomy between life and art. The environmental sculptor can utilize virtually any medium, from mud and stone to light and sound. Environmental sculpture with a somewhat different emphasis, is sculpture created for a particular set of surroundings. Thus, contemporary sculptor Beth Galston…

Environmental art

Environmental art is a range of artistic practices encompassing both historical approaches to nature in art and more recent ecological and politically motivated types of works. Environmental art has evolved away from formal concerns, worked out with earth as a sculptural material, towards a deeper relationship to systems, processes and phenomena in relationship to social concerns. Integrated social and ecological approaches developed as an ethical, restorative stance emerged in the 1990s. Over the past ten years environmental art has become a focal point of exhibitions around the world as the social and cultural aspects of climate change come to the forefront. In a growing world, the number of artists who create, focusing on systems and interactions within our environment, are ecological, geographic, political, cultural and biological. Many of the works in this art are composed of two-dimensional and three-dimensional elements, in which visual and vocal effects may be integrated into…

Ecological art

Ecological art is an art genre and artistic practice that seeks to preserve, remediate and/or vitalize the life forms, resources and ecology of Earth, by applying the principles of ecosystems to living species and their habitats throughout the lithosphere, atmosphere, biosphere, and hydrosphere, including wilderness, rural, suburban and urban locations. It is a distinct genre from Environmental art in that it involves functional ecological systems-restoration, as well as socially engaged, activist, community-based interventions. Ecological art also addresses politics, culture, economics, ethics and aesthetics as they impact the conditions of ecosystems. Ecological art practitioners include artists, scientists, philosophers and activists who often collaborate on restoration, remediation and public awareness projects. Ecological art is a genre in the field of contemporary art that presents artistic activity that began in response to the global environmental crisis. This art merges an aesthetic, informative and educational art that strives to promote environmental awareness and community…

Mali Travel Guide, the Golden Empire lost in sand

Mali has been a popular destination in the African continent. Mali was once part of three extremely powerful and wealthy West African empires that controlled trans-Saharan trade, at its peak in 1300, the Mali Empire was the wealthiest country in Africa. Mali has wonderful musicians and some incredible sights, including four UNESCO World Heritage sites and the historic city of Timbuktu. Medieval Mali was a centre of Islam, culture and knowledge, with Timbuktu becoming a renowned place of learning with its university, one of the oldest in the world still active. Tourism in Mali is focused primarily on its cultural sites, which sets it apart from other African countries with large tourism sector known for their natural features. Mali is a landlocked country in West Africa that offers a rich and diverse cultural heritage, stunning natural wonders and a fascinating history. It’s home to some of the oldest and most…

Travel guide of Mauritania, between the Sahara Desert and the Atlantic Ocean

Mauritania constitutes a junction point between the Arab world and Sub-Saharan Africa. It is well known to offer a unique landscape at the intersection of desert and ocean. It is distinguished by its unique cultural heritage and the diversity and charm of its landscapes. Its desert offers great opportunities for adventure sports and hunting parties. Mountainous landscapes, clear beaches, natural parks as well as valleys and oases that can be found in various parts of the Mauritanian desert, are great sources of attraction for tourists. The cultural diversity of the country, combining authentic Arab values and African traditions is also one of the strengths of tourism in Mauritania. The Mauritanian Sahara offers landscapes that are unique in the world, with its ergs, its gigantic monoliths so dear to Théodore Monod, its thousand-year-old oases and the legendary town of Chinguetti, with its ancestral library and exceptional manuscripts. Mauritania is an Islamic…

Ténéré, the Dune on earth, the desert in the desert of Sahara, Africa

Ténéré is a desert region which comprises of vast plain of sand in the south central Sahara, and it is located in two countries, the Republic of Niger and the Republic of Chad. This whole desert occupies about 400,000 square kilometers area, and the highest elevated point is at 430 meters. Together with the Aïr Mountains, is part of the Aïr and Ténéré Natural Reserves, which are inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1991. The Ténéré, as well as the rest of the Great Desert, are amongst the most extreme environments on Earth. The Ténéré has a hot desert climate, typical of the large Sahara Desert. The climate is hyper-arid, extremely hot, sunny and dry year-round and there is virtually no plant life. The sunshine duration is also one of the highest results on the planet at around 4,000 hours. Most of the Ténéré is a flat basin,…

Guide Tour of Fontainebleau Forest, Seine-et-Marne, France

The forest of Fontainebleau, meaning “forest of heather” is a mixed deciduous forest lying sixty kilometres southeast of Paris, France. It is located primarily in the arrondissement of Fontainebleau in the southwestern part of the department of Seine-et-Marne. The fontainebleau forest is famous throughout the world for inspiring 19th- century artists, notably painters of the Barbizon school and the Impressionists, as well as photographers, writers and poets. The nearly 80 hectare park was created under Henri IV, who dug the 1.2 km long Grand Canal there between 1606 and 1609, and planted several species of trees, notably firs, elms and fruit trees. Previously, around 1530, François I had established the “Treille du Roi” – also 1.2 km long – where the golden chasselas of Fontainebleau was cultivated, on the south face of the wall. The canal, preceding that of Versailles by almost sixty years, quickly became a place of attraction.…

Natural Ecology and Human Activities of Guadalquivir, Spain

Guadalquivir is the most important river in southern Spain. The watershed passes through mountains, plains, forests, swamps, and other different landforms, and finally flows into the ocean. The sights along Guadalquivir are rich and varied, including some of the most ecologically preserved nature reserves in the country, the most famous historical sites, and large cities with a mix of different cultures. The Guadalquivir is the second-longest river with its entire length in Spain, the river is the only major navigable river in Spain.The river is 657 km long and drains an area of about 58,000 km2. It rises at village of Quesada in the Cazorla mountain range in Jaén, flows through Córdoba and Seville and reaches the sea between the municipalities of Almonte and the fishing village of Bonanza, in Sanlúcar de Barrameda, flowing into the Gulf of Cádiz, in the Atlantic Ocean. The valley of Guadalquivir has always been…

Lifestyle and Culture of Faroe Islands, the untold stories from the edge of the world

The Faroe Islands are 18 islands in the North East Atlantic. Located in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands characterised by steep cliffs, tall mountains, narrow fjords – and a population of 50,000. The beautiful green islands are a self-governing part of the the Danish Realm. Many Faroese fish products are renowned for their quality. Among the Faroe Islands’ other important economic activities are financial services, energy-related businesses, shipping, manufacturing for the maritime sector, IT and telecommunication, tourism and creative industries. Located in the Northeast Atlantic, the Faroe Islands’s terrain is rugged, and the subpolar oceanic climate is windy, wet, cloudy, and cool. Through the centuries, the Faroese have defied the harsh nature and living conditions. Enduring today is a nation in which the living standard is one of the highest in the world. A highly industrial economy mainly based on fisheries and aquaculture continues to flourish, while a Nordic…

Danish Bicycle Culture, the Carbon free Cycling Tour in Denmark

Cycling in Denmark is both a common and popular recreational and utilitarian activity. The bike is a Dane’s best friend, as a unique icon, the Danish cycling culture forms a collective coherence and is a unique part of shared identity. In Denmark, bicycling is one of the primary forms of transportation, people bicycle in all types of weather and at all times of day. Bicycles are used for pleasure, commuting, transport of goods, and family travel. Denmark has a long tradition for riding the bike, and the Danish cycling culture is well known and increasingly in demand and envied in many parts of the world. Denmark have a unique cycling culture, which is more than a way of transport, the bike established the present day society. The cycling culture is an imprint of democracy, equality and solidarity, also highlight how the welfare society was made possible. Denmark is a perfect…

Offshore Engineering in Denmark, examples of island construction solutions against urban sprawl, climate change, harsh environments or energy crises

Denmark is a North Sea country with a long coastline and more than 400 beautiful islands. Although the country with the highest happiness index is not facing an imminent crisis, Denmark is already planning for the future. In the face of many environmental and social problems, such as climate change, sea level rise, and energy crisis, Denmark will inevitably link the solution with the rational use of marine resources. Denmark was a society based on agriculture and fishing, and Danes still feel closely tied to the land and the water around them. This respect for nature is why Denmark is a pioneer in promoting sustainability. With the looming threat of climate change, Denmark are turning to more environmentally-friendly urban planning solutions. Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In addition to the most well-known complete carbon…

Carbon Neutrality and Sustainable Smart City Solution of Copenhagen, Denmark

Copenhagen is a global leader against the climate change, and the city has developed and implemented highly effective sustainable development strategies. In 2022, Copenhagen’s CO2 emissions have been reduced by 80 percent compared to 2009, and has become an excellent example of green environmental protection. Although affected by the recent fluctuations in the energy environment, the city has recently given up its goal of achieving full carbon neutrality by 2025. However, more efficient solutions to the problem of carbon production and capture have been introduced. Copenhagen has a richer and more humane environment smart city design, once again guarantees the direction to became the most sustainable city. Copenhagen is recognised as one of the most environmentally friendly cities in the world. As a result of its commitment to high environmental standards, Copenhagen has been praised for its green economy, ranked as the top green city for the second time in…

Swiss Rural Tourism, Guide Tour of small towns and villages in Switzerland

Switzerland is one great big picture postcard, while the towns in Switzerland offer a compelling mix of cultural diversity and influence, Switzerland’s magical villages is a paradise of breathtaking scenery and epic natural beauty, from snow-capped mountains and pristine lakes to flower meadows and fairytale castles, its alpine and lakeside villages are the very definition of postcard-perfect. The best places to go Swiss are its charming villages, with gorgeous rugged mountain views punctuated with picturesque villages hugging valley floors. These small towns are gateways to this alpine paradise for hikers in the summer and skiers in the winter. The Swiss have always maintained and nurtured their own local customs, during a rural tour of Switzerland, discover enormous wealth of Swiss cultural activity and living tradition. First-class travel destinations such as Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland, Verbier in the Valais, the Titlis in central Switzerland and the Bernina region in the…

Lifestyle and Culture of Zurich, Switzerland

Zurich is Switzerland’s centre of economic life and education. Zurich has for years ranked among the world’s top cities in terms of quality of life. Zürich is the largest city in Switzerland and the capital of the canton of Zürich. Zurich has a unique position in Switzerland. It is the country’s largest city and home to an internationally reputed financial centre as well as being the focus of an economic region which acts as the motor of Switzerland, and along with Geneva is the most important gateway to the country. It is located in north-central Switzerland, at the northwestern tip of Lake Zürich. Zurich is the capital of the canton of the same name and the centre of a number of regions which together have some 1.9 million inhabitants. It is famous for its lakeside location and green, densely wooded chain of hills which run through the city from north…

Review of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022

The Sun Trip Alpes 2022, a 2500 kilometer Grenoble-Lyon loop via the Alps, is a race relying solely on mus­cle pow­er and so­lar en­er­gy. This year, the Sun Trip leads once around and over the Alps, a unique opportunity to discover the diversity of the Alps. Setting off from Grenoble in mid-June, With Lyon and Place des Terreaux as the finish line. The participants of the Sun Trip Alpes 2022 crossed 6 countries with 7 major stages for about twenty days. The cyclists will notably pass through Andermatt, Switzerland, Innsbruck, Austria and Bled, Slovenia. The return to France, from Italy, will be via the Mont Cenis pass. Adventurers on solar bikes choosing their course through Eurasia. Inspired by unassisted yacht races around the world, the Sun Trip is writing a new page in the world of overland adventures. This year’s competition set the track on a mainly mountainous route. Continuous…

Review of Sun Trip 2018 Lyon-Canton on the New Silk Roads

The 3rd edition of Sun Trip started from Lyon, France on June 15, in celebration of the framework of the Lyon-Canton (Guangzhou) co-operation 30th anniversary. The Sun Trip 2018 revisits the Silk Road with a race relying solely on solar power, 12,000 km through Eurasia on the world’s largest overland adventure. It is a journey pushing back the limits, to revolutionize mobility and write a new chapter on the history of human adventures. The year 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of Lyon and Guangzhou as sister cities. Guangzhou Municipal Government, French Cultural Communication Center and Guangdong Lingnan Group organized the event. Rich celebrations, include a personalized reception for each contestant. The Lyon-Guangzhou Solar Cycling Race is expected lasted for more than two months to arrive in Guangzhou. When arrived, a Guangdong Food Festival and Guangdong Local Culture Festival was held to entertain these guests who have crossed thousands of mountains…

Guide Tour of the Old harbour of Genoa, Italy

The Old harbour (Porto Antico) of Genoa is the heart of the city, a modern area in a thousand-year-old city, the junction point between the sea and the historic center. Porto Antico is the soul of the historic center and the largest square on the Mediterranean, it is the always open space where tourism, culture, congresses, fairs, shows, sports, boating, catering and shopping meet every day. The ancient port is a part of the port of Genoa currently used as a residential area, tourist, cultural and service center. As a gateway open to cultures, encounters and the future, in 1992 the old port area was redesigned by Renzo Piano,, on the occasion of the celebrations of the 500th anniversary of the discovery of America. The area hosted the exhibitions of Expo ’92 Genoa, were now extends in length from Piazza Cavour to Ponte Parodi and is bordered, on the upstream…

Review of Euroflora 2022, Parks of Nervi, Genova, Italy

The Euroflora 2022, where elegance meets beauty, the myth goes beyond all imagination to become reality, last from 23 April to 8 May 2022, in the Parks and Museums of Nervi of Genoa. Euroflora is an exhibition of flowers and ornamental plants. It represents one of the main events that take place in the Mediterranean and in the world on research to plant hybridization, cut flowers, potted plants, arboriculture, gardening and landscaping. The most spectacular European flower show returns, in 2022, to the Parchi and Musei di Nervi, in Genoa to give visitors a unique experience. In the marvelous and evocative setting of the Nervi Parks, Euroflora returns to blossom, seduced and amazed by the scents, colors and floral architectures of the twelfth edition of Euroflora. Elegance, prestige, beauty. These are the style notes describing Euroflora for over 50 years. Genova is a city to be lived, full of charm…

Guide Tour of the Borromean Islands of Lago Maggiore, Piedmont, Italy

The Borromean Islands are a group of three small islands and two islets in the Italian part of Lago Maggiore, located in the western arm of the lake, between Verbania to the north and Stresa to the south. Together totalling just 50 acres (20 hectares) in area, they are a major local tourist attraction for their picturesque setting. The archipelago is formed by the monumental Isola Bella which houses the seventeenth-century Borromeo palace and its spectacular gardens, by the picturesque Isola dei Pescatori, by Isola Madre – known for its rich botanical garden. of rare plants – from the Isolino di San Giovanni in front of Pallanza and from the rock of the Marghera. The name derives from the Borromeo family, which started acquiring them in the early 16th century (Isola Madre) and still owns the majority of them (Isola Madre, Bella, San Giovanni) today. It was the Borromeo, prestigious…

Second-hand Luxury goods market in Paris, France

The second-hand Luxury goods market continues to flourish in Paris, a new economic model that is not easily detected. Not just a way to buy luxury goods at huge discounts cheaper, it’s a circular economy model that is environmentally friendly. What is even more unexpected is that some second-hand luxury goods of certain styles are even a means of investment, as long as you understand which old style has always been in strong demand in the market. Second -hand fashion has never been so popular. Its advantages: being more economical and ecological than the production and purchase of new clothes. Whether they are collectors, speculators or simple luxury consumers, all show an exponential attraction for the second hand. In recent years, the second hand has been on the rise, whether to invest, to have fun or to collect. This market trend has spawned a new market role, the second-hand luxury…