Arts & Culture
We use art as a currency for social impact and preserving culture.
Documenting traditional and contemporary knowledge systems and designing creative programs that help communities grow together.
Our work at Arts and Culture grew from a desire to elevate the wisdom of people whose perspectives have been undervalued and empower whose struggles have been overlooked. Through new age storytelling and research, we have assisted rural and urban populations, indigenous and marginalized groups, to share their wisdom with the world; and helped communities envision brighter tomorrows.
We believe that breaking down hierarchies of what counts as wisdom and who counts as wise is key to solving many of the world’s most vexing problems, from climate change to economic inequality.
Working alongside artists, data scientists, designers, and researchers, we merge local knowledge with modern tools and traditional practices, developing interdisciplinary methods that integrate anthropology, art, and technology.
In Action
A long walk for water with a Maasai woman. A folk story narrated by a grandmother in an abandoned village. Breaking bread with refugees affected by the Syrian humanitarian crisis. Learning a local song from Iraqw students in rural Tanzania. Painting self-portraits with strangers at a local cafe.
Our playground invites people from diverse communities to come together, create, and learn collectively.
Creating open-air art galleries
We have painted the world's first villages of life lessons, drawing inspiration from the rich culture and wisdom of their inhabitants. Our hand-painted murals raise awareness and support for critical issues such as migration, education, and basic amenities. These artistic expressions capture the communities' resilient spirit, preserving their stories for younger generations while fostering open dialogue, idea exchange, mutual learning, and shared wisdom among diverse individuals. By exploring the practical knowledge of the community interwoven with age-old philosophies, we cultivate empathy and encourage positive actions to support and preserve our ancestral villages.
Decoding cultural communities
Our researches are dedicated to understanding ethnic communities' heritage and traditions and presenting the documented data in creative mediums of art and storytelling. We ensure these inspiring cultures take centre stage in the global media landscape. We offer holistic learning experiences, transcending conventional research to promote understanding and appreciation of cultures beyond our own.
Leading social art campaigns
Our social art campaigns engage in discourse with people from diverse backgrounds, inviting their personal experiences and learnings. We create spaces where these perspectives coexist, fostering empathy. Our campaigns address pressing social issues, utilizing art as a powerful tool to delve deeper into their complexities. We spark meaningful conversations and inspire collective action towards positive change.
Gathering wise thinkers
With our flagship program, FUEL Human Festival, we design an immersive journey of self-exploration, story-telling, and exchanging philosophies. This curated event invites soul-seekers, curious minds, and wonder-filled humans to forge connections beyond business cards and walk away with a collective of inspiring creators, artists, dreamers and doers. Dive into age-old traditions of making art with artisans. Hear someone’s story through poetry that will strike a chord. Chuckle at your own quirks after all, who's to judge you? This space allows you to be inspired and fuel yourself to live your purpose instead of focusing on finding it.
Join us…
We are always on the lookout for like-minded people, dreamers, artists, cultural enthusiasts, creators, doers and wisdom seekers to build awe-inspiring initiatives with. All that is remaining between a beautiful and fun collaboration and you and us is an email!
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Building wise walls, creating wisdom-inspired art, decoding a culture, the possibilities are endless. Click here to initiate the conversations.
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Have some idea brewing in your mind? Want to bring wisdom, art and play together? Let’s build some cool initiatives together! Write to us to begin.
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Impact across the globe
30+
Collaboration with global communities
1142
Original artworks inspired by life lessons and cultural wisdom
15K+
People directly impacted by art-based community-led programs
1.5M+
Estimated impact of art-based resources created
10.3M+
Digital impressions generated via creative initiatives
