RUNA aka Rute Norte (she/her) was born and lives in Lisbon, Portugal. She graduated from the University of Lisbon, and later received her Master's degree in Painting, at Fine Arts Faculty of the University of Lisbon (2022). Her master's thesis focused on the theme of artist-travellers and is titled “The experience of place: its influence on the pictorial production of the artist-traveller, in the 21st century”. Additionally, she studied Photography at Cenjor, the Professional Training Center for Journalists, in Lisbon (182 hours of classes, 2018). RUNA was awarded a European Union Mobility Grant to undertake a one-month artistic residency in Armenia. She also completed an artistic residency in Bulgaria, as part of her approach as an artist-traveller, supported by the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture. RUNA has participated in more than thirty exhibitions, both individual and group, in Portugal, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Armenia, Colombia, South Korea, Turkey and the USA. Website: rutenorte.com

Nikita Dhulekar is a bilingual writer who enjoys writing in Hindi and English. She finds inspiration in daily musings, society, and museums. Creating art and writing stories are her means of destressing. You can find her artwork at @1moretale on Instagram .

Giulio R.M. Maffii (he/him) was born in Florence (Italy). His work focuses on poetry (linear, experimental and visual) and its dissemination. He has been published in numerous international magazines, also as a visual artist. He collaborates with the theatre company “Bubamara Teatro” and teaches at the University of Florence. He enjoys playing with photography and collage.

RUNA aka Rute Norte (she/her) was born and lives in Lisbon, Portugal. She graduated from the University of Lisbon, and later received her Master's degree in Painting, at Fine Arts Faculty of the University of Lisbon (2022). Her master's thesis focused on the theme of artist-travellers and is titled “The experience of place: its influence on the pictorial production of the artist-traveller, in the 21st century”. Additionally, she studied Photography at Cenjor, the Professional Training Center for Journalists, in Lisbon (182 hours of classes, 2018). RUNA was awarded a European Union Mobility Grant to undertake a one-month artistic residency in Armenia. She also completed an artistic residency in Bulgaria, as part of her approach as an artist-traveller, supported by the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture. RUNA has participated in more than thirty exhibitions, both individual and group, in Portugal, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Armenia, Colombia, South Korea, Turkey and the USA. Website: rutenorte.com

Entropy (they/any) is an emerging Indian artist, whose work wraps whimsical and quaint elements, which are rooted in deep cultural introspection and personal narrative. Their art invites the viewer into moments of stillness and self-reflection, encouraging the viewer to look beyond the surface.

Giulio R.M. Maffii (he/him) was born in Florence (Italy). His work focuses on poetry (linear, experimental and visual) and its dissemination. He has been published in numerous international magazines, also as a visual artist. He collaborates with the theatre company “Bubamara Teatro” and teaches at the University of Florence. He enjoys playing with photography and collage.

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RUNA aka Rute Norte (she/her) was born and lives in Lisbon, Portugal. She graduated from the University of Lisbon, and later received her Master's degree in Painting, at Fine Arts Faculty of the University of Lisbon (2022). Her master's thesis focused on the theme of artist-travellers and is titled “The experience of place: its influence on the pictorial production of the artist-traveller, in the 21st century”. Additionally, she studied Photography at Cenjor, the Professional Training Center for Journalists, in Lisbon (182 hours of classes, 2018). RUNA was awarded a European Union Mobility Grant to undertake a one-month artistic residency in Armenia. She also completed an artistic residency in Bulgaria, as part of her approach as an artist-traveller, supported by the Bulgarian Ministry of Culture. RUNA has participated in more than thirty exhibitions, both individual and group, in Portugal, Spain, UK, Germany, Italy, Bulgaria, Armenia, Colombia, South Korea, Turkey and the USA. Website: rutenorte.com