“Art is a dialogue. Sustainability a shared responsibility. Through kind artivism we engage in essential collaboration for the common good of all life”.
Who are we?
We are an international eco-artivist collective serving as a bridge between environmental understanding and transformative action across Europe.
Our Mission
We create transformative artistic experiences that awaken consciousness about our interconnected ecosystems and inspire meaningful action. Starting with marine conservation as our primary focus, we expand awareness to encompass the entire ecological web - understanding that ocean health is inseparable from terrestrial environments, climate systems, and all life forms.
We go beyond scientific translation to serve as:
Emotional catalysts that help people connect deeply with nature
Community builders fostering networks of environmental stewards
Action facilitators providing pathways from awareness to engagement
Cultural bridges connecting diverse perspectives on environmental responsibility
Hope generators demonstrating that positive change is possible through collective action
We create spaces for empathy, knowledge, and empowerment, making abstract environmental challenges tangible, personal, and actionable across all sectors.
What We Do
Primary Activities
Multi-disciplinary exhibitions that inspire wonder and responsibility
Artist-scientist-community dialogues fostering holistic environmental understanding
Hands-on workshops teaching sustainable practices and creative problem-solving
Documentary storytelling that humanises environmental challenges
Interviews and Q&As with scientists, engineers and field experts
IOAEA online paid residencies nurturing emerging eco-artists
Collective retreats in Trieste facilitating deep creative collaboration
Community activation connecting people to local environmental opportunities
Cultural interventions that shift perspectives on human-nature relationships
Key Partnerships
CNR-ISMAR Venice (Italy's leading marine research institute)
IOAEA international eco-artist network
UK environmental organizations (Camden Clean Air Initiative, Marine Conservation Society, Living Streets, Blue Earth, ActForEaling …)
Captain Paul Watson Foundation (CPWF) (and its Project One Wave network (marine cleanup campaigns)
Communities (both UK and worldwide)
Periodicals: Person and Planet (USA), BlogNotes (Italy)
Our Approach
We create multisensory experiences that foster deep empathy between humans and the natural world. Through "kind artivism" - inclusive, open, compassionate - we weave together:
Art as emotional connector
Science as knowledge foundation
Community as action network
Technology as solution pathway
Spirit as motivation source
We engage all sectors of society in transformative experiences that nurture environmental stewardship extending across marine, terrestrial, and atmospheric systems.
Impact Vision
Creating an all-encompassing ecosystem of artists, scientists, engineers, businesses, communities, and activists who collaborate to protect and restore our planet's health. Through expanding networks, innovative partnerships, and continuous creative exploration, we foster a global community that sees environmental action as joyful, essential, creative work for the common good of all life.
Meet the Team
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Joana Alarcão
ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST
(Portugal, online global presence)
Specializing in biomaterials and sustainable art practices. Founder of Insights of An Eco Artist (IOAEA).
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Francesca Busca
ECO-ARTIVIST, RUBBISH ARTIST, WASTE MOSAICIST
(UK/Italy)
Creating artworks from waste. Founder of GREENψ bastARTs, ArtforTrash, and Payment in Kind(ness). Eco-artivist teacher, speaker and advocate.
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Selvaggia Bonetti
EVENT ORGANISER, IR&D PROJECT SUPPORT IN MARITIME TECHNOLOGY
(UK)
Marine technology specialist at Silverstream Technologies, Marine Conservation Society volunteer, scuba diver.
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Kenny Ros
ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST
(Belgium)
Nature photographer exploring environmental fragility through unique perspectives and alternative narratives.
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Ascanio Vitale
AEROSPACE & ELECTRONICS ENGINEER, SENIOR ENERGY & SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
(UK/Italy)
Former key Greenpeace/WWF campaigner and Population Matters board member, founder of STOP CO2 and "Pillole di Sostenibilità" newsletter.
