By Gianna De Filippis In Part I of “Discovering the Arctic,” we explored the environmental effects of tourism in the Arctic. In Part II, we take a closer look at the economic and cultural effects. Economic Effects While cruise ships pose several environmental threats to the Arctic, they have undeniable economic benefits—particularly for the populations

By Erica Dingman Climate scientists and artists engaged in chronicling new phenomenon for the purpose of affecting change seem to have a natural affinity for one another’s work. Yet rarely does one come across an artist as attune to the scientific community as Diane Burko. This is evidenced in her ongoing series of paintings exploring

By Libby Leyden-Sussler The Arctic Circle, a nonprofit expeditionary residency program, has just unveiled its latest exhibit “Magnetic North.” The Arctic Circle’s program entails bringing together artists, writers, composers, architects, scientists, and educators from around the globe, for several weeks each year on a voyage across the Svalbard archipelago aboard a specially equipped sailing vessel.