Marvit Ahanonu is a multidisciplinary artist and architectural designer whose work spans digital art, sculpture, painting, and immersive technology. With a background in art and architecture, she brings a unique nexus of art and science harmoniously. With a keen eye for detail and a deep commitment to storytelling through art on social issues challenging the society, Marvit has collaborated with a museum, research initiatives, and advocacy groups to create impactful visual na

Madara Tropa (1987, Latvia) graduated from the National University of the Arts “La Esmeralda” in Mexico City and received an MFA degree from The Art Academy of Latvia. She has participated in group exhibitions at Pier-2 Art Center in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, Winzavod Contemporary Art Center in Moscow, Russia, Equity Gallery in New York, Mexico City Museum, Toluca Museum of Modern Art, etc. . Her artworks oscillate between fiction and reality, searching for her deepest understanding

Mukul Chandra Barman is a Creative Designer at the BRAC James P Grant School of Public Health (BRAC University), where he works across branding, visual communication, and publication design in support of public health programs and events. His practice blends innovation, accessibility, and visual storytelling to create meaningful connections with audiences. 

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Blackjack’s legs give out sometime around noon, when the sun is hot and high in the sky. His whole body dips when he hits the ground, graceful and bent-kneed, and the weight of him sends up a cloud of red dust that coats your throat, stings your eyes. You swing your leg over the saddle, land without making a sound. You assess the damage.

Urve Tõnnus is an Estonian visual artist whose work blends abstract expressionism with poetic atmospheres and subtle emotional narratives. With a background in painting and graphic design, she creates layered, intuitive compositions that explore memory, movement, and the quiet tension between structure and spontaneity. Her work has been exhibited internationally, and she continues to develop a distinct visual language rooted in sensitivity, experimentation, and a deep respec