Arts

Talented creative individuals working in the field of visual, auditory and performance arts

Uriel Ugwu

Uriel Ugwu

Computer scientist, music composer and self thought....

Computer scientist, music composer and self thought.... Show more

Annett Bone

Annett Bone

Annett Bone is a dancer, a speaker and a creative strategist who guides people in the alignment of their mission to achieve milestones in their lives. In 2014, she returned to dance after a 20+ year hiatus, at the age of 43. This decision led to many things that Annett never thought she'd be doing, including live performances, various creative projects, speaking publicly and creating a podcast. The podcast reflects her personal adventure of overcoming her fears and returning to her passion for dance after giving it up for over two decades, the lessons she has learned along the way, and proving that it’s never too late to be great.

Annett Bone is a dancer, a speaker and a creative strategist who guides people in the alignment of their mission to achieve milestones in their lives. In 2014, she returned to dance after a 20+ year hiatus, at the age of 43. This decision led to man... Show more

Vitalii Sologub

Vitalii Sologub

Figma-minded designer and nature lover

Figma-minded designer and nature lover Show more

Luke Murphy

Luke Murphy

Luke is a Designer Advocate at zeroheight, the Design System documentation platform. Over the last fifteen years, he has designed for the likes of Memrise, Microsoft, Mr & Mrs Smith and some other companies starting with M. In his spare time he plays music in a punk band and tries to convince conferences to let him do keynotes on Josie and the Pussycats.

Luke is a Designer Advocate at zeroheight, the Design System documentation platform. Over the last fifteen years, he has designed for the likes of Memrise, Microsoft, Mr & Mrs Smith and some other companies starting with M. In his spare time he plays... Show more

Yogini Mauree

Yogini Mauree

Brielle Maxwell

Brielle Maxwell

Brielle is a design entrepreneur with a mind for how design processes can align in a new breed of businesses. She created Live With Design to focus on the intersection of design, technology and social innovation. Through an interdisciplinary approach, she hopes to expand the dialogue of social design.

Brielle is a design entrepreneur with a mind for how design processes can align in a new breed of businesses. She created Live With Design to focus on the intersection of design, technology and social innovation. Through an interdisciplinary approach... Show more

Haana Thiem

Haana Thiem

Los Angeles-based HÄANA is a one-woman orchestra, combining music + tech + art with Nordic/Icelandic influences set to a broken beat. Her original productions are like a dynamic filmscore. HÄANA counts Massive Attack, Björk, and Trentemøller as influences in crafting her sounds, featuring electronica influences, synthetic sonority, and vocal textures. The resulting sonic palate takes listeners on a journey whose destination is a crossroads between classical and contemporary, organic & man-made, familiar and mysterious. She studied contemporary improvisation at New England Conservatory (Boston, MA), and electronic music production at Dubspot (NYC). In addition to touring the globe with EDM festivals and as a guest artist for brands such as Intel and Ferrari, as well as a guest artist residency at Berklee Music College in Valencia, Spain, HÄANA has appeared at Gillette Stadium w/ Kanye West opening for the Rolling Stones, Madison Square Garden for MTV (w/ Kanye), Harvey Nichols Fashion Show (Dubai), Abu Dhabi 3-day NYE Fest (UAE), Alvin Ailey Gala, Obama's Inaugural Ball, Michael Jordan's Wedding, and the Boston Museum of Fine Arts.

Los Angeles-based HÄANA is a one-woman orchestra, combining music + tech + art with Nordic/Icelandic influences set to a broken beat. Her original productions are like a dynamic filmscore. HÄANA counts Massive Attack, Björk, and Trentemøller as influ... Show more

Dinda Dinda

Dinda Dinda

I am an artist. I am investigating the relationship between humans, the plant kingdom, and technology. In love with virtual reality and always doing performances. I want to share the interest in creating art and the possibility of communicating sensations and ideas with technology. In addition, I am concerned about global warming and how people who understand technological innovation can make a difference using creativity.
Front-end developer (ADA) and studying for a degree in visual arts, digitalization. National University of the Arts of Argentina

I am an artist. I am investigating the relationship between humans, the plant kingdom, and technology. In love with virtual reality and always doing performances. I want to share the interest in creating art and the possibility of communicating sensa... Show more

Bharat Raj Thukral

Bharat Raj Thukral

Bharat Raj Thukral is an architect, industrial designer, worldbuilder, and founder of Dasein Lab, a multidisciplinary worldbuilding studio working across architecture, material research, circular systems, ecological futures, and experimental arts. He graduated in Architecture from CEPT University, Ahmedabad, and has professional training experience from Japan, having worked with Shigeru Ban Architects and Meglab, Tokyo. He has also been part of the Healthy Materials Lab programme at Parsons School of Design, New York, where his interests in healthy materials, climate-responsive design, and circular construction systems deepened.

Bharat’s practice bridges speculative imagination with real-world material and ecological urgencies. He is the recipient of the Saint-Gobain Transparence Grant for DebrisCrete, a hyper-local material solution developed using construction and demolition waste and agricultural residues. He also received the Nirmal Dhingra Trust Scholarship for his bamboo joinery innovation, developed through his research on assembly-based temporary structures. Through Dasein Lab, he is developing studio frameworks that connect CLI-FI worldbuilding, speculative infrastructures, biomimicry, vernacular knowledge systems, and circular material practices into tangible design propositions for climate-resilient futures.

His work has been exhibited and presented across platforms including the London Design Festival, Serendipity Arts Festival, BLR Hubba, and other cultural, ecological, and design-led contexts. Alongside his studio practice, Bharat is developing a worldbuilding curriculum that brings together architecture, climate fiction, systems thinking, storytelling, and spatial design. He also conducted India’s first Worldbuilding Hackathon at École Intuit Lab, Calcutta, positioning worldbuilding as a practical design method for imagining and prototyping futures that are contextually grounded, materially aware, and socially transformative.

Bharat Raj Thukral is an architect, industrial designer, worldbuilder, and founder of Dasein Lab, a multidisciplinary worldbuilding studio working across architecture, material research, circular systems, ecological futures, and experimental arts. He... Show more

Lekë Cërvadiku

Lekë Cërvadiku

Multimedia artist specializing in photography, cinematography, and film direction, with a strong eye for visual storytelling. Alongside my creative work, I bring 2+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, combining analytical thinking with a deep understanding of cybersecurity principles.

Multimedia artist specializing in photography, cinematography, and film direction, with a strong eye for visual storytelling. Alongside my creative work, I bring 2+ years of hands-on penetration testing experience, combining analytical thinking with ... Show more

Ellie Hisama

Ellie Hisama

Ellie M. Hisama is Distinguished Professor of Music, Society, and Culture at the University of Toronto, past Dean of the Faculty of Music, and Professor Emerita of Music at Columbia University. A social historian and music theorist, she has published widely on gender, sexuality, and race in musical modernity, critical listening in relation to music by Asian American musicians and representations of East Asians in U.S. and British popular music, and sound and culture. She is a member of the Science, Technology, and Social Values Lab at the Institute for Advanced Study and held the Edward T. Cone Membership in Music Studies at IAS. She is writing a book on the composer and musician Julius Eastman.

She has created learning opportunities in digital sound for female-identifying and gender nonconforming youth of color in Toronto and New York, establishing the programs Future Sound 6 and For the Daughters of Harlem. She has worked with numerous international bodies dedicated to anti-racist agendas in the arts and the academy including Atlantic Fellows for Racial Equity. She organized the panel We Have to Reimagine: A Conversation about Anti-Asian Racism and Violence and was named an Honorary Member of the American Musicological Society, a lifetime achievement award that recognizes her contributions to musicology, her distinguished teaching career, and her commitment to creating a more diverse, inclusive, and ethical profession.

Ellie M. Hisama is Distinguished Professor of Music, Society, and Culture at the University of Toronto, past Dean of the Faculty of Music, and Professor Emerita of Music at Columbia University. A social historian and music theorist, she has published... Show more

Viktoria Kirjuchina

Viktoria Kirjuchina

Viktoria Kirjuchina ist leitende Professorin für Kommunikationsdesign an der FH Salzburg.

Viktoria Kirjuchina ist leitende Professorin für Kommunikationsdesign an der FH Salzburg. Show more

Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis

Lawrence-Minh Bùi Davis

lawrence-minh bùi davis, PhD is a refugee diaspore, curator, writer, and troublemaker who lives as a guest on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway Nation. A co-founder of the arts anti-profit AALR (2009), the Asian American Literature Festival (2017), and the Center for Refugee Poetics (2018), he believes in stewardship of literature as social and ethical ecosystem. As far as anyone knows, he was the first curator of viet descent at the World’s Largest Museum and Research Complex, as well as the first to be exiled from it. Sometimes you can see new things by the light of his neurodivergence.

lawrence-minh bùi davis, PhD is a refugee diaspore, curator, writer, and troublemaker who lives as a guest on the ancestral lands of the Piscataway Nation. A co-founder of the arts anti-profit AALR (2009), the Asian American Literature Festival (2017... Show more

Naomi Kasumi

Naomi Kasumi

Seattle-based artist, scholar, educator, and designer Naomi Kasumi, was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. Kasumi is currently both a Professor of Design and Director of the Design Program at Seattle University.
An internationally active installation artist, Kasumi's solo and group exhibitions span galleries and educational institutions worldwide. In Seattle, her work has been featured at venues such as the Wing Luke Asian Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Olympic Sculpture Park, the Gardner Center for Asian Arts & Ideas, and Seattle Center. Her work has also been exhibited in cities across the U.S., including Rochester, Philadelphia, Chicago, Gainesville, Denver, and Anchorage, as well as in Portland and Eugene, Oregon. Internationally, she has exhibited in Verona, Frankfurt, Budapest, Brisbane, Sydney, Hobert (Tasmania), New Delhi, Shanghai, and Belize. In Japan, her exhibitions span Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagoya, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukushima, Kamaishi, and many other cities.

Seattle-based artist, scholar, educator, and designer Naomi Kasumi, was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. Kasumi is currently both a Professor of Design and Director of the Design Program at Seattle University. An internationally active installation ... Show more

Katherine Martinez

Katherine Martinez

Katherine Martinez (Katosonika) is an ATL-based Afro-Latin Cultural Wellness Architect, multimedia DJ, and creative strategist. Through her studios Kreative Mutants and Sona Flora, she’s spent nearly a decade designing immersive experiences that blend storytelling, ritual, and community-powered creativity. Since 2023, she’s been integrating AI to explore how soulful tech can amplify underrepresented voices and shape inclusive creative futures.

Katherine Martinez (Katosonika) is an ATL-based Afro-Latin Cultural Wellness Architect, multimedia DJ, and creative strategist. Through her studios Kreative Mutants and Sona Flora, she’s spent nearly a decade designing immersive experiences that blen... Show more

Zemara Waru-Keelan

Zemara Waru-Keelan

Triple Major Psychology, Anthropology and Māori Visual Art
MA in Kaupapa Māori Art Therapy
PhD Candidate Māori Womens History

Passionate about community and healing.
I share my tools for cohesive environments and well being techniques.

Keynote Speaker at Musical Theatre NZ Conference 2025: Performance Art and Mental Health

I can also run workshops, wānanga pertaining to any of my special areas.
I have been a mentor, tutor, teacher in the arts and social sciences for over 15 years.

Triple Major Psychology, Anthropology and Māori Visual Art MA in Kaupapa Māori Art Therapy PhD Candidate Māori Womens History Passionate about community and healing. I share my tools for cohesive environments and well being techniques. Keyno... Show more

Shuchi Batra

Shuchi Batra

A globally recognized poet-author pioneering therapeutic storytelling through micro-poetry, hybrid novels, and AI-driven emotional healing tools—bridging South Asian feminine narratives with modern literary innovation.

A globally recognized poet-author pioneering therapeutic storytelling through micro-poetry, hybrid novels, and AI-driven emotional healing tools—bridging South Asian feminine narratives with modern literary innovation. Show more

Edi Šikić

Edi Šikić

Imam 28 godina i dolazim iz Rijeke. U slobodno vrijeme bavim se fotografijom, igranjem boardgameova, gledanjem filmova, serija i animea. Nadam se da ćete uživati i zabaviti se samnom na kvizu!

Imam 28 godina i dolazim iz Rijeke. U slobodno vrijeme bavim se fotografijom, igranjem boardgameova, gledanjem filmova, serija i animea. Nadam se da ćete uživati i zabaviti se samnom na kvizu! Show more

Ivan Ivancan

Ivan Ivancan

Born in Rijeka 1980.
Start with arts; paintings and writting in 1996.

Born in Rijeka 1980. Start with arts; paintings and writting in 1996. Show more

Lucia Loria

Lucia Loria

Diseñadora visual y facilitadora digital que empodera comunidades a través del diseño gráfico fácil y herramientas con inteligencia artificial

Diseñadora visual y facilitadora digital que empodera comunidades a través del diseño gráfico fácil y herramientas con inteligencia artificial Show more

Abraham Martinez

Abraham Martinez

Abraham Martínez es un apasionado del diseño y la moda con 21 años, originario del colorido corazón de Oaxaca. Graduado en Ingeniería en Diseño Textil y Moda, combinando técnica e inspiración en cada uno de sus proyectos.
Fue creador de contenido para MEOW Magazine, donde dejó su huella con editoriales que mezclan estilo contemporáneo con raíces culturales. Su experiencia abarca diseño de moda, fotografía editorial, relaciones públicas, arte e historia, logrando una visión integral y sensible del universo creativo.

Se distingue por su devoción al patrimonio mexicano, llevando su riqueza estética a la moda con respeto, ingenio y orgullo. Su trabajo es un homenaje visual a las texturas, colores y narrativas de México, fusionando tradición con vanguardia.

Abraham Martínez es un apasionado del diseño y la moda con 21 años, originario del colorido corazón de Oaxaca. Graduado en Ingeniería en Diseño Textil y Moda, combinando técnica e inspiración en cada uno de sus proyectos. Fue creador de contenido pa... Show more

Ravi Rao

Ravi Rao

Ravi Rao is a 3D animation filmmaker, educator, and creative director with over 18 years of experience across animation, mixed reality, and interactive media. He has directed large-scale animated content for television and OTT platforms, led creative teams of more than 100 artists, and worked on immersive experiences for organizations such as Microsoft and the Indian Army.

Currently teaching at ATLAS SkillTech University, Ravi helps students navigate the evolving intersection of design, technology, and storytelling. His recent work explores how AI tools can enable individual creators to produce high-quality animated projects on their own, expanding what a solo creator can achieve.

Ravi’s approach blends creative independence with technical skills, advocating for an education model where students are empowered to build and own their ideas rather than simply prepare for industry roles.

Ravi Rao is a 3D animation filmmaker, educator, and creative director with over 18 years of experience across animation, mixed reality, and interactive media. He has directed large-scale animated content for television and OTT platforms, led creative... Show more

Blake Barrett

Blake Barrett

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Daria Berndt

Daria Berndt

Daria Berndt ist Master-Studentin im Fachbereich Design an der HAWK Hildesheim.
Im Jahr 2023 schloss sie ihren Bachelor durch die Einreichung ihrer Arbeit 'KRISE GESTALTEN – Die Einflüsse visueller Gestaltung auf die politische Risiko- und Krisenkommunikation am Beispiel COVID-19 (2020–2022)' an der HAWK ab. Wie bereits während ihres Bachelors konzentriert sie sich auch in ihrem Master auf die Schwerpunkte Kommunikation und Designwissenschaft. Ein zusätzlicher Schwerpunkt liegt seit 2023 auf künstlicher Intelligenz und verhaltenswirksamer Mensch-Maschinen-Interaktion.

Im Rahmen ihrer Arbeit mit KI ist Daria eine von vier Future Scouts für GenKI in der Hochschullehre, die in der Saison 2024-2025 vom Stifterverband und der Reinhard-Frank Stiftung gefördert werden.

Daria Berndt ist Master-Studentin im Fachbereich Design an der HAWK Hildesheim. Im Jahr 2023 schloss sie ihren Bachelor durch die Einreichung ihrer Arbeit 'KRISE GESTALTEN – Die Einflüsse visueller Gestaltung auf die politische Risiko- und Krisenko... Show more

Angela Ng

Angela Ng

Angela is currently enjoying her time as a researcher at the A*STAR Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety, and as a doctoral student in the Social Brain Science Group at ETH Zürich. Angela is committed to using science & technology to benefit society and aspires to merge her technical knowledge with public policy to serve others in her career. Outside of her professional and academic pursuits, Angela volunteering and helping improve access to science & technology When she finds a moment to herself, she enjoys delving into photography, baking, and exploring nature through hiking.

Angela attained her M.A. in Computing Science and Music at the University of Glasgow, in collaboration with Seoul National University, where she was recognized with Commendation for being one of the highest academic achievers of her college.

Angela is currently enjoying her time as a researcher at the A*STAR Centre for Advanced Technologies in Online Safety, and as a doctoral student in the Social Brain Science Group at ETH Zürich. Angela is committed to using science & technology to ben... Show more

Lana McAra

Lana McAra

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president of the Northeast Florida Chapter of Sisters in Crime and is the host of The Fiction Writer's Podcast.

Lana McAra is an award-winning, international best-selling author and ghostwriter of 46 titles through traditional publishing with a million books sold. She has been teaching how to write fiction for 20 years. Lana currently serves as the president o... Show more

Emeka Mbah

Emeka Mbah

Emeka Mbah – The Founder: Tailor Gallery Stores - A Visionary Nigerian Fashion Designer

Emeka Mbah is an innovative and dynamic Nigerian fashion designer whose work has captivated the fashion world with its unique blend of traditional African craftsmanship and contemporary design. Known for his bold, elegant, and culturally rich creations, Emeka’s designs reflect his deep appreciation for Nigeria's rich heritage while embracing modern fashion trends.

The Artistic Vision
Emeka’s passion for fashion began at a young age, and he quickly realized that his true calling was in blending the old and new. Drawing inspiration from the vibrant colors, patterns, and textures of Nigeria's diverse cultures, he has become known for creating stunning, bespoke pieces that tell a story. Whether it’s through intricate beadwork, vibrant prints, or sharp tailoring, his designs are a celebration of the beauty and diversity of African fashion.

A Fusion of Cultures and Styles
Emeka’s work is not only about looking good—it’s about feeling good, too. He’s known for creating pieces that are both striking and comfortable, combining luxurious fabrics and tailoring techniques with elements that reflect the deep traditions of Nigerian culture. His collections often feature a mix of contemporary silhouettes with African textiles, producing looks that are modern yet deeply rooted in his heritage.

Emeka Mbah’s Signature Style

Bold Prints and Colors: Emeka is a master of vibrant prints and bold colors, which reflect the rich diversity of African culture.
Tailored Perfection: His pieces are known for their sharp tailoring and structured fits, making each item not only a fashion statement but also a work of art.
Cultural Storytelling: Each collection tells a unique story, drawing from Nigerian folklore, history, and the designer’s own experiences, allowing wearers to connect with the culture on a deeper level.
Fashion with a Purpose
Emeka is more than just a designer; he is an advocate for African fashion on the global stage. Through his work, he aims to showcase the talent and creativity coming from the African continent while providing a platform for new designers and artisans. His mission goes beyond fashion, striving to support sustainable practices and promote African craftsmanship worldwide.

Whether it’s a red carpet event, a traditional wedding, or a day-to-day ensemble, Emeka Mbah’s designs are a testament to the power of fashion to elevate the individual while honoring culture. His work continues to inspire and leave a lasting impact on the Nigerian and global fashion scene.

Emeka Mbah – The Founder: Tailor Gallery Stores - A Visionary Nigerian Fashion Designer Emeka Mbah is an innovative and dynamic Nigerian fashion designer whose work has captivated the fashion world with its unique blend of traditional African cra... Show more

Øystein Brager

Øystein Brager

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere.

UNG TEKST er Unge Viken Teaters satsning på unge dramatikere. Show more

Mari Matarazzo

Mari Matarazzo

Mariana is a Print designer and artist passionate about blending creativity with technology. She brings together AI-generated textile designs, digital storytelling to create meaningful connections between art, fashion, and audiences. As a Web3 ambassador, Mariana has shared her work at global events like NFT.NYC and Art Basel, inspiring others to explore the potential of new technologies and immersive experiences in the creative world.

Mariana is a Print designer and artist passionate about blending creativity with technology. She brings together AI-generated textile designs, digital storytelling to create meaningful connections between art, fashion, and audiences. As a Web3 ambass... Show more

Rounak Bose

Rounak Bose

3 parts designer, 1 part tech-geek, 2 parts writer, 1 part truth-seeker, 2 parts space enthusiast and 1 part realist. Too many parts? Naah!

3 parts designer, 1 part tech-geek, 2 parts writer, 1 part truth-seeker, 2 parts space enthusiast and 1 part realist. Too many parts? Naah! Show more

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