Online | April 30, 2026 | 03:00 PM London Time
Art as a Catalyst for Human Security and Planetary Peace
Overview
As global threats, conflict, and social fragmentation increase, traditional security and peace-building methods show clear limitations. This webinar will examine how artistic expression can transform approaches to human security and planetary peace. Art bridges emotional and ethical gaps often missed by conventional frameworks, offering new ways to build resilient communities and foster global empathy.
Key Themes
- Narrative art and symbolism communicate complex experiences of conflict, trauma, and peace.
- Artistic practices support cultural memory and collective healing by honoring diverse experiences and building shared understanding.
- Creative frameworks can reimagine human security by prioritizing wellbeing, dignity, and sustainable coexistence.
- Creative approaches to peace-building offer practical methods for addressing current global challenges.
- Artistic engagement fosters planetary consciousness by linking individual experience to collective responsibility.
Speakers
Natalia Rojcovscaia-Tumaha
Internationally acclaimed composer, art-ecologist, and cultural diplomat whose work integrates artistic practice with scientific inquiry. A Fellow of the World Academy of Art and Science, she serves as Founding Director of αRTivellux and a Founding Member of the Planetary Arts Movement X- Art. Her transdisciplinary practice constructs living, creative environments in which sonic, visual, and technological elements exist in symbiotic relationships.
Recognised as a “Woman of the New Renaissance,” Natalia’s pioneering methodologies, like the ArtWay Method, explore the intersections of neuroscience, AI, and complex systems. Her global initiatives, including ART Imaginarium, foster planetary awareness and ethical innovation. She is a member of the International Alliance for Women in Music and the Union of Composers of Moldova.
Discover more of her work at:
aRTivellux: https://www.youtube.com/@Natalia-RT_aRTivellux
ART Imaginarium: https://artimaginarium.wixsite.com/official
Christina Rusnak
Award-winning composer exploring the intersection of place, nature, history, and culture. Her diverse repertoire spans orchestral, choral, jazz, and electro-acoustic works, characterised by lyrical lines and organic textures. An avid hiker, she often focuses on cultural geography and environmental history, including pieces for museums and social advocacy.
Rusnak’s album Voices of the Land earned a Global Music Awards in 2023, and her orchestral work The South Pass placed 2nd in the American Prize in 2024. As President of the International Alliance for Women in Music, she is a dedicated advocate for New Music. Her scores and recordings are available via Naxos and christinarusnak.com.
Her works are available from Amazon, Naxos and Parma Recordings. Scores are available on her website at http://christinarusnak.com, on SoundCloud, and via Issuu.
Aliyah Danielle
Genre-blending composer, producer, and French horn player dedicated to storytelling and community-building. Her work sparks dialogue around cultural and social systems. Notably, blending funk and soul into an unconventional sound that defies easy categorisation. A collaborator at heart, she moves fluidly across disciplines to create music that serves as a tool for connection, empathy, and deep understanding.
Aliyah has performed across North America, Europe, and Asia, consistently advocating for equity and mentorship within the arts. Strongly commited to transformative creative experiences ensuring that diverse voices are heard both on stage and behind the scenes. Her sophomore record, CONVERGENCE, arrives in 2026. Based in NYC, she continues to craft music designed to be felt, questioned, and carried. Website: https://aliyahdanielle.com
Fanny Po-Sim Head
A passionate pianist and musicologist dedicated to rediscovering lesser-known musicians and their compositions. Hailing from Hong Kong, she earned her doctorate in Piano Performance and Pedagogy from the University of Kansas under Dr Scott McBride Smith. Her diverse expertise spans performance, composition, and research, with a specific focus on providing invaluable resources for the next generation of educators.
An active academic, Dr Fanny frequently presents at music conferences and contributes to Interlude.hk. With over 20 years of teaching experience, she is a sought-after adjudicator for international competitions and a mentor to students in festivals and recitals worldwide. Despite her rigorous schedule of writing and teaching, she continues to perform on global stages, embodying a lifelong commitment to musical excellence.
Eric Booth
Often described as the “father of the Teaching Artist profession,” in 2015 Eric Booth was given his nation’s highest award in arts learning and was named one of the 25 most influential people in the arts in the U.S. Began as a successful Broadway actor, became a businessman, and author of eight books and over 35 published articles.
He has been on the faculty of Juilliard (12 years), Tanglewood (5 years), The Kennedy Center (20 years), and Lincoln Center Education (for 41 years). He serves as a consultant for many arts organizations (including seven of the ten largest U.S. orchestras), five national service organizations, cities, states and businesses around the U.S., and in 11 other countries, and as Senior Advisor to the El Sistema movement in the U.S. and abroad.
A frequent keynote speaker (including the closing keynote at UNESCO’s first World Arts Education Conference), he co-founded the International Teaching Artist Collaborative, the only global organization for artists who work in communities and schools. He has co-designed and/or facilitated all four of the largest performing arts gatherings in U.S. history. Website: ericbooth.net
