An island in the Indian Ocean as a first teacher. A compulsory subject that she failed — and that ended up saving everything. And a woman who came to understand that language is not a …
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The Power of Language – Who Is Abiir Paraouty-Abdoola?
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When the World Grinds to a Halt
The Silent Nervous System of the World The Middle East conflict reminds us of something that easily disappears in the background noise of everyday life: our world is alarmingly fragile. A closed airspace. A blocked …
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Good Blue Light – Bad Blue Light?
Life in a 24-Hour Rhythm For billions of years, life on Earth has followed a stable rhythm: a day lasts 24 hours, with light during the day and darkness at night. Almost all organisms—from bacteria …
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The SELF in the Image – A Play of Perception
Text by Corinna Heumann and photography by vanderGracht Artists and their artistic portraits usually respond to the flood of images in the digital present with critical distance and playful irony. Countless inexpensive ways to produce …
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The Telling Eye – The Retina as a Window to Whole-Body Health
“Bring beer and chips. Tonight we’re going to crush them,” his friend texts as he’s already on his way to watch the game. So he makes a quick stop at the supermarket—he’s out of cigarettes …
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Between Precision and Poetry: Who Is Vera Schmit-Eilenberger?
Some people find their calling by taking the long way around — Vera Schmit-Eilenberger is one of them. It was not until the final semester of her medical studies in Heidelberg and Lyon that she …
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The Architecture of Memory – The Memory of Machines
AI as Collective Memory and Architecture of Remembrance When Carl Gustav Jung developed his concept of the collective unconscious in the early 20th century, he described a kind of psychic inheritance of humanity — a …
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When Artists Meet: Between the Gaze and the Gesture — The Portrait as a Shared Space
Interview by Corinna Heumann, Illustration by Kim Kluge — Corinna on the Move Kim Kluge and Corinna Heumann talk about closeness, perception, and the special dynamic between two creative personalities. CH: When I portrayed you, …
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The Paradox of Water Worlds – Why Life Needs Balance
When astronomers speak today of distant exoplanets, one term appears with growing frequency: water worlds. Planets whose mass is made up largely of water, cloaked in endless oceans, shrouded in towering clouds, pierced by unimaginable …
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The Neo-Fluxus Artist H.O. Schmidt Symbolically Connects Germany and New Zealnd through his Artistic Action
Photo by Peter Köster One part of the four-meter-high sculpture stands in the medieval town of Lennep. Its antipode will be immersed into the South Pacific Sea. To realize this, H.O. Schmidt brought the heart …
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The Epic of Gilgamesh: Why Humanity’s Oldest Story Speaks to Us More Than Ever
Rebirth from Clay and Time In 1872, something extraordinary happened. British Assyriologist George Smith was hunched over a pile of broken clay tablets in his dusty London office when he suddenly froze. The cuneiform signs …
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The Other Me in the Machine’s Mirror: How Deepfakes Are Redefining Our Understanding of Identity
Once upon a time, our face belonged to us alone. A strangely naive idea, in hindsight. Because what does “ownership” mean when something can be seen, photographed — and now perfectly imitated — by anyone? …
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The Woman Who Turns Crises into Careers: Who is Shaleenah Marie?
When mentoring becomes a superpower Every evening, a family of chess players gathers around the chessboard—Shaleenah, her husband, and their son versing each other. It’s here, between queens and knights, that Shaleenah Marie recharges for …
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The Human Soul in Metamorphosis – Who ist Georg Schnitzler?
Interview and Image by Corinna Heumann What drives you, Georg Schnitzler? The human being. The human being has always been at the center of my work. In my paintings, I portray the figure deliberately alone …
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Twins in the Digital Dimension: A Journey Through Two Mirror Worlds
Imagine two parallel universes: one where virtual worlds are created for spectacular experiences, and another where digital twins are used to optimize manufacturing industries. Both emerged from the same technological revolution—yet while the consumer mirror …
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Atwoodian Utopias – World Literature Meets Pop Culture
Text and image by Corinna Heumann In Margaret Atwood‘s work, the major questions of our time meet unsettling answers. They belong to the great utopian literature of the world and are now ranked third after …
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Psychology Meets the Future: Who is Birgit Eckart?
As an experienced expert in psychology and transformation processes, Birgit brings more than just business acumen to the table—she is responsible for global self-reflection initiatives at Siemens AG and leads two coaching programs. But beyond …
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Cybercrime: Who Falls Victim and Why?
Cybercrime: Who Falls Victim and Why? Cybercrime is the invisible threat of the digital age. It doesn’t just target companies and government agencies; increasingly, private individuals are also in the crosshairs. In 2023, police in …
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Artificial Empathy and Digital Agents: Hope or Illusion?
A digital companion detects fatigue in its user’s face, suggests relaxing music, and offers encouraging feedback during a presentation rehearsal. What once seemed like science fiction has become reality: digital agents are evolving into empathetic, …
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Fifty-Fifty
Text and image by Corinna Heumann Diverse artistic positions unite art and philosophy, questioning themes such as freedom and rules while emphasizing balance as a central principle. They call for creative solutions and harmony between …
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A History of Design and Fusion: From Tools to Human-Machine Interaction
Historically, the connection between humans and tools was straightforward: a hammer felt heavy, a saw demanded skill. The design of a tool was crucial to facilitate easier work. During this period, where tools served as …
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An Artistic Journey in Harmony with Nature: Who is Frank Fischer?
How Frank Fischer’s Art Inspires a Deeper Understanding of Our Relationship with Nature In the heart of Munich, amidst the bustling city dwellers and historic facades, Frank Fischer unveiled an unexpected masterpiece in 2021. A …
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Humanity, Technology, and Nature in Perfect Symbiosis – The World in a Hundred Years
Illustration by Susanne Gold and her personal assistant Mr. DAll-E In the year 2123, the world has undergone dramatic changes. The dwindling population now thrives in an era where technology and humanity are in a …
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The Fusion of Art, Science, and the Business World – Who is Chris Tille?
Chris Tille is an artist with a creative and innovative project named “MindSculpt”. This project’s inception was sparked by the captivating idea of converting thoughts and emotions into physical art pieces. This unique form of …
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An Artist in the Sign of Transformation – Who is Celeste Delilah Husinec?
A Journey Through Self-Discovery and Art Celeste Delilah Husinec, a young artist from the International Munich Art Lab (IMAl), explores her identity and artistic expression through the poetry of transformation, viewing art not just as …
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Crazy Museum: The Intersection of Art and Observation – who is Marisa Prete
In the emerging light of AI-generated imagery, the story of Italian digital artist Marisa Prete emerges. She is a trained philosopher who works in public administration by day and dedicates her free time to the …
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Art as a Reflection of the Soul – Who is Melina Gold?
Melina Gold, a versatile artist from Munich, works hidden behind lively streets and historic buildings, in a place that breathes creativity and inspiration – the International Munich Art Lab (IMAL). In this workshop, Melina blurs …
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Freedom through Renewable Energies – The World in 100 Years
What will the world look like in 100 years? Schoolchildren from Benin will go on their class trip to Berlin and shiver comfortably at the thought that there was once a time when people from …
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Claw – Awaken your Inner Beast
Titel Design by Tarek Shuieb Projekt by Ralf Gawel In an era where the digital revolution continually redefines the bounds of possibility, Ralf Gawel offers a visionary tale that penetrates the essence of our digital …
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How a private crisis became a brilliant invention that could change the world – Who is Rebecca Johnson?
In Scotland, where belief in fairies, giants, and leprechauns still prevails, begins the story of Rebecca Johnson, in the 1980s, affectionately called “Becci” by her friends. The story I am about to tell is marked …
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Reinventing Art in the Age of AI: A Societal Challenge
In a world where algorithms tend to replicate the familiar and amplify the predictable, a similar trend is reflected in art. We see reproductions that mimic what already exists, instead of breaking new ground. If …
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From Medicine to Innovation: Alawi Swabury and the Vision of the Africa Battery Initiative
In the realm of science and development, ideas sometimes emerge that appear so utopian one might almost doubt their realization. Yet, the actualization of such ideas carries the potential to profoundly and transformatively change our …
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The Canvas in Flux: How Entertainment Moves the World
The fusion of pleasure and responsibility in new entertainment In a world dominated by technological advancements, entertainment has evolved to play a crucial role. It has the potential to be more than just an escape …
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Love & Justice – A Documentary Film by Kerry Candaele
Text and Image by Corinna Heumann The documentary film Love & Justice by Kerry Candaele delves deep into the abyss of Chile’s tragic history. It intertwines the personal drama of the arrest and execution of …
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A Dance Between Clocks and Biology: Time and Digitalization
The Miracle of Our Internal Clock “How we perceive time is one of the most astonishing achievements of our brain.” This quote from neuroscientist David M. Eagleman leads us into the fascinating world of human …
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Expert for future skills – Who is Astrid Brüggemann?
Astrid Brüggemann (born in 1970 in Munich) is a studied Germanist and business economist. Until ChatGPT hit the market, she conducted speed reading trainings for people who need to read a lot for work. However, …
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How it feels to stroke a cat and what it has to do with a peaceful future
In our increasingly technology-driven world, we tend to view machines as extensions of our own abilities. We see them as tools that empower us to access data and process information. However, amidst this rapid advancement …
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The street artist who loves the analog world: Who is Giorgio?
In the narrow streets of the old town of Palermo, where history seems to come alive in the cobblestone streets, there is a man who embodies the art of the analog world in its purest …
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How Does Power Change Us? A Glimpse into the Phenomenon Shaping Our World
The powerful warmongers of our present often leave us wondering why powerful people do such inhumane things. Is there a scientific explanation for this? How do people change through influence or fame? Do they become …
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Hare Hunting under Changing Auspices: The end of „out with the Old, In with the Young“
A few decades ago, the baby boomer generation made it necessary to retire older workers from the workforce to give younger job seekers a chance. In the 1980s, the then Federal Minister of Labour in …