The Right to Hope: Global Problems, Global Visions : Creative Responses to Our World in NeedCatherine Thick 'To the artists and writers who embody The Right to Hope, and to those whose lives they touch, South Africa welcomes you with a warm embrace... In your celebration of the uniqueness and creativity of so many human clutures, of the victory of truth and justice over inhumanity and deceit, we share with you a vision of a better world whose creation is the responsibility of each and every one of us.'Nelson MandelaCulture is not something seperate from the development debate. Culture is humanity: it is who we are, and the visions we have for the world. The Right to Hope is a communion of diverse cultures, and a new vehicle for a message which is gathering global momentum: that art, thought and creative input can spur positive action for change.This original and thought-provoking book brings together artists, writers, leaders, scholars and organisations from around the world, all of whom are dedicated to helping realise a better future. The 48 original artworks have all been especially created in response to the theme of 'one world'; a world in need of change. They are presented here in full colour, with accompanying statements from the artists outlining their beliefs and the rationale behind their work. The essays are by leaders and thinkers in a range of disciplines, and cover global governance, business, media, science, economics, religion and philosophy.The Right to Hope is part of the ne World Art Right to Hope project, which also includes a 40-part television series, a travelling exhibition, educational materials and a charitable Trust. The project commemorates the 50th anniversaries of the UN and UNESCO: anniversaries that are reminders of hopes for a new order of peace, justice and equity. The project asserts the importance of cultural and social values - not just economic values or political ideology - in national, institutional and global affairs if humanity is to live together sustainably on planet earth. |
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