AUTHOR Annie Clein
Interview With The Talented Turkish-Pomak Film director Zeynep Merve Uygun
The young, promising Turkish director Zeynep Merve Uygun, using animation, tells us stories from daily life, shining a fresh and unflinching light on sometimes uncomfortable subjects, with humour and complete honesty. In this interview, we discussed her films In-Out, Zigzag, The Secret and Kaykilma. We are looking forward to seeing more of her work.
Manos y Trazos: 300 Pages of Inclusive Education
In this interview, Alicia Vincenti Pimentel—co-author of Manos y trazos, a 300-page activity book for inclusive early literacy—discusses how a project originally designed to support left-handed children evolved into a comprehensive pre-writing and cognitive development resource for all preschoolers. She reflects on the challenges of creating educational materials in Venezuela, the importance of recognizing left-handed learners, and the social impact of the campaign to donate books to under-resourced schools.
From a Swiss farm to a palace in Constantinople: the extraordinary life of Elisabeth Tschumi.
From the serene hills of rural Switzerland to the opulent palaces of Constantinople, the life of Elisabeth Tschumi is a tale of destiny, courage, and transformation. Born into a modest peasant family, she would go on to marry Ahmet Tevfik Pasha—the last Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire—and become Lady Afife Okday. Her extraordinary journey bridges two worlds: the pastoral landscapes of Upper Aargau and the political heart of a fading empire on the brink of modernity.
THE ANCIENT ART OF STORYTELLING
From the first fireside tales to today’s digital storytelling workshops, the art of narration has never lost its power. This article explores how storytelling unfolds across cultures, eras, and media — and why it remains at the heart of what makes us human.
The passion of a Swiss Painter – Christian Schmid
Swiss painter Christian Schmid invites us into his richly textured world, where mixed-media layers, instinctive colour choices, and traces of nature reflect his passion for life. From bitumen-burning techniques to the quiet intimacy of his Lucerne studio, Schmid shares how creativity, curiosity, and craftsmanship shape both his art and his daily life.
A Touch of Shiatsu – An Oriental Approach to Bodywork and Well-being
Shiatsu practitioner and teacher Graham Crisp shares insights from nearly three decades of practice, explaining how this Japanese bodywork brings balance to body and mind. From understanding Qi to recognising emotional patterns and cultivating stillness, he reveals how Shiatsu can benefit people of all ages and support profound personal transformation.
Painting: Silence & Correspondence
“As Virginia Woolf said, words cannot explain all ideas, we have to use the ones that are available to us. Thus, I must explain that I refer to another kind of silence; my Silence is full of music, literature and images.”