Welcome to Beauty for a Better World (BFBW), a project that wants to bring light, inspiration and new hope for the future. Together we can make it happen -and we should: because it’s up to us.
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This was an experiment by a kindergarten class: they dropped seeds in the cracks of the sidewalk, to see what…
What with all the negativity and violence in the world, which is upsetting for everybody with a good heart and…
As many people among you may already know, I'm working together with iconic designer and social activist Katharine Hamnett on…
Naen Backeljau, photo by Ninette Murk A new movement is erupting with vocal ferocity and an 80s twist, demonstrating that…
Gia Robles Levy, has been actively sharing her transition journey through social media since she ‘came out’ as trans in…
You probably have seen the gorgeous black and white photos made by refugee kids in our Gallery, which they made…
Young people are the future when it comes to achieving a better world. This is why we rounded up a…
In a tweet by The Nobel Prize today (May 16, 2022), the Dalai Lama says: "We all live on one…
Quite a few people are curious about how a fashion journalist could become a social activist, so we decided to…
It's always nice to discover projects of BFBW contributors, so we were delighted when we learned about the new charity…
When someone loses a person they love, it can be hard to find the right words to show that you…
"They go inside a building to talk to their god. We go out into the natural world — and our…
A travelling darkroom teaches refugee children to use photography as a means of expression. In Mardin, a city in Turkey…
Shining a light on the stories of millions of young refugees across Europe is Little Amal, a 3.5-metre tall puppet…
We were very happy to receive a video about the recently finished mural by artist Geert Nys (alias 'ABSumo', Absolute…
What happens when you take refugee children, give them an old analogue camera and ask them to start exploring their…
Today we received this beautiful video by musician Kaspy Ndia, his group Melopée (featuring Bob van de Leij) and two…
A dynamic new project is challenging designers to elevate their vision within sustainability in “The Upcycling Challenge”. The objective is…
There’s no room to be indifferent when it comes to having an opinion about the most talked-about outfit at this…
We often have the feeling that the media prefer to present bad news (clicks!) instead of the good. Is there…
And who am I to disagree? Thank you Mark Titchner, for creating this art work that has inspired me ever…
In this music video, spoken-word artist Lyla June offers a poetic reflection on time and the wisdom needed to care…
Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp Photo by Fille Roelants As a reaction to the new anti- LGBTQ+ laws in…
Tonight is the (digital) show of the Fashion Department of the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp, including the 2021…
We're very happy to announce the new Ambassador for beauty without irony: top model, health consultant and all around nice…
Are you an art school student or recent graduate and up for an exciting challenge? Then here's your chance! Beauty…
On May 11th, our founder and creative director Ninette had a conversation with Sara Sozzani Maino, deputy editor in chief…
“It is now crystal clear that mental health needs must be treated as a core element of our response to…
Waking up every morning, many of us will rush into the day, constantly checking notifications or crossing things off our…
Let’s face it: the pandemic has been a real pain in the rear-end for a lot of us. It has…
This must be about the most beautiful alternative to a fashion show I have seen so far, with models and…
“Art is a wound turned into light,” said the 20th century French painter, Georges Braque. Words that so accurately resonate…
Some kind of beauty dwarfs you and makes you feel like an ant next to it. – Andy Warhol …
This is undoubtedly one of the most gorgeous videos we've seen so far about the lockdowns, as seen through the…
A photographer/artist who we admire a lot is Mert Alas, one half of the iconic duo Mert & Marcus. This…
Normally at this time of year, i-D Magazine reaches out to a handful of photographers and regular contributors and asks…
In Obudu Mountain there is so much to come across and there are several waterfalls to see. They have the…
We pre-started our project ‘Beauty for a Better World′ back in July and meanwhile new photos and videos are arriving…
Photo: Charlie De Keersmaecker There are people that can turn every heartbreaking event of their life into an act of…
SCHÖN Magazine has published a wonderful photoshoot by Belgian photographers Domen/Vandevelde and an interview with trans model Mierijn to help…
Gagosian just kicked off its second season of Artist Spotlight — an ongoing digital series that highlights a single artist from…
There are many things these days that we'd like to say to Miss Rona: from "Why now" to "When will you…
The current pandemic has made people more aware of the walls that surround them at home: people can’t wait to…
Projects and people we love:
This photographic series by Belgian photographer Vincent Lagrange captures the inherent humanity of animals and highlights their emotional depth and…
Photo: Earth Unreal Official Just how gorgeous is this owl with its all over hearty feathers? Check our Earth Unreal…
Today we discovered this wonderful video by US Youtuber Nick K about Kampung Warna Warni (meaning Rainbow Village) in Malang…
Charles Fréger Europe is full of traditional festivals, where strange figures, vegetation spirits, wild men and monstrous creatures appear. Charles…
Harvey Nichols Christmas windows 2021 Retailers are embracing positivity and joy through window displays to spread a much-needed message of…
A 'Kletskassa' (Chat Cash Register) at Jumbo in The Netherlands Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo will open 200 new so-called ‘chat…
Enjoy this brilliant documentary about ravens, crows and jackdaws. It's filmed so beautifully and shows how smart these birds are.…
We love this brand new clip of Kaspy Ndia and his band Melopée, that features a video shot in the…
Kendall Jenner, Gigi Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski in Bookmarc NYC for a fundraising event for Designers against AIDS, organised by…
We love it when contributors to Beauty for a Better World show us other projects they are currently working on,…
We were very happy when we heard that Samet Durgun, one of the first participants to Beauty for a Better…
This is the best and most beautiful promotion for Antwerp and its fashion students that I've seen so far- and…
Isabelle Huppert NOWNESS is one of our favourite sources for inspiration and that was no different when we discovered this…
I’m one of those lucky people who won the parent-lottery. I know a close bond with your parents isn’t a…
In 1945, Salvador Dali and Walt Disney worked together on a short film called 'Destino', but due to World War…
Nature reflects in people and people reflect in nature. Installation artist Rob Mullholland beautifully captured this symbiosis through his mirrored…
No, this isn’t a painting, it is the most detailed image of a human cell to date, obtained by radiography,…
Recently young designer Charles de Vilmorin got appointed as creative director at French fashion house Rochas and we love his…
We love this beautiful and strong Valentine Day cover by Vanity Fair Italy. It shows a kiss as the symbol…
Neurologist Rebecca Saxe presented the most beautiful photo of the year. The magnetic resonance image captures what happens when a…
If you've been watching the inauguration proceedings, you were probably awestruck by 22-year-old poet Amanda Gorman. Reading a brand-new work titled…
We are all about positive words to steer the spirit up, which is why the ‘It Gets Better’ project caught…
Chila Kumari Singh Burman transforms the front of Tate Britain into a celebration of bright lights and swirling colour This…
Photographer Tobias Baumgärtner captured this image of two widowed fairy penguins looking over the Melbourne skyline. It has won an…
Cause-driven cash-gifting platform Double Dutch, founded by photography duo Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin is a new initiative responding…
In this gorgeous video, Annie Lennox and London City Voices perform a choral version of Henry Purcell's ‘Dido’s Lament’ taken…
To show that pure beauty doesn't always mean sugar and spice and all things nice, we present you one of…
Michael Franti is one of our favourite artists because of the human touch in everything he does. Due to traveling…
Thanks to Google Arts & Culture you can now create your own song with Blob Opera, a new experiment designed…
The title of a new book from artist Faye Wei Wei takes its name from the shade of green used to create…
We love this image by the World Health Organisation, that shows alternatives to handshakes, hugs and high-fives. Which one is…
A fantastic community driven event took place in Portobello (Edinburgh) from December 6-12th, when people decorated their windows with mostly…