Beyond aesthetic terms, I know humans carry a deep appreciation for behavioural beauty. We experience beauty in kindness, friendship, connection, and love. Even though the rise of social media and consumerism has narrowed the word ‘beauty’ and degraded it to mere glamour, true beauty is not skin-deep but carries the potential to unveil revelations for our kind.
When I got involved with climate activism and started learning more about ecology, biodiversity and climate change, I looked at my forest differently. I understood that it was—like most forests surrounding me—a monoculture plantation, which led me to feel almost tricked by the beauty that had surrounded me since childhood. But this also started a further inquiry into “what makes a forest."
"SHUNYØ RAJA" by Arko Datta is a compelling visual exploration of the Ganga-Brahmaputra-Meghna Delta, one of the most climate-vulnerable regions in the world. The project captures the profound impact of rising sea levels, cyclones, and flooding on the lives of the Delta's inhabitants, particularly