We believe that all humans have a right to clean water. We believe education and collaboration are two of the best ways to spread the word so that each person has a chance to help, to purify, to be more conscious of water issues.
Photo Essay: Who are The SCAR Project Women?
David Jay’s photography shines a bright light into the reality of the “C” word.
5 Inspiring call-to-action TED talks by women for women
Sometimes, it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. Sometimes, it feels like the little things we do every day simply are not enough. These talks show that while the road to change isn’t always clear, small actions often lead to more than you or I could imagine.
What it means to be a Wichi woman
Welcome to Women’s History month on the Cloudhead blog. From now until the end of March, all our posts will focus on issues, photography, art and resources related. As our first post, we present a photo essay of women from the Wichi community in Hickmann, Argentina. While I can’t speak for the women of the […]
Best Selling Photography on the Cloudhead ART shop
Have you seen the Cloudhead Artshop? Beautiful images taken by indigenous Wichi children from NW Argentina. These are some of our best sellers. All profits go directly to build gardens and dig wells to support the photographers and their community. This photo was the poster for Cloudhead’s Siguendo Los Pasos de los Wichi exhibition at the […]
How To Talk to Strangers with Street Photographer Adde Adesokan
I tracked down street photographer Adde Adesokan last year after seeing his Triptychs of Strangers on the Laughing Squid. He was generous enough to reward my mild cyber-stalking with an interview, and what a fun interview.
Wichi Gardeners Bring Green Food to a Dry Land
The first harvest is a beautiful thing. When you’ve laid the ground, planted and pulled weeds, and green pokes from the ground. Little yellow flowers sprout from the shoots, and finally, finally, corn grows. These are the gardeners from the Hickmann Wichi community and the gardens they’ve worked hard to cultivate.
Tread softly on my dreams: The education revolution is here
What would you say if I told you that US schools no longer educate? Would you just nod politely, assume I’m one of those people and go on your way? Or would you take a moment to listen?
How reusing and recycling supports a community
In 2012, Cloudhead partnered with the Franklin Institute of English in Salta to create art, foster cultural awareness and raise donations for the Wichi communities of Hickmann. This is what happened to those donations.
Cloudhead by the numbers in 2012
2012 was a year of massive growth for us. We incorporated in January and hit the ground running.we would put out roots and let things grow as they will. 2 grants won. 4 exhibitions Those exhibitions saw an audience of approximately 500 people. 4 schools served. Almost 2000 students. 5000+ photos taken by children […]
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The most perfect advice for breast cancer awareness We sat down with Sara, one of the models from The Scar Project, to discuss ... -
Imagine every girl had an education Photos by, of and for girls to honor International Day of the Girl. -
Iain Thomas on social justice and why artists should remain anonymous The success of Iain Thomas’ microstory blog I Wrote This For You emanates from his ability to ... -
How art creates social change in 5 TED Talks It would be easy for you to dismiss art as excessive, as unnecessary, a waste ... -
How-to create a successful collaboration Jordan Oram tells you why and how you should collaborate with others.
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5 Inspiring call-to-action TED talks by women for women Sometimes, it's hard to see the wood for the trees. Sometimes, it feels like the ... -
Recycle Your Old Digital Cameras; Educate A Child Last year, we sent out a call for your second hand digital cameras, and you ... -
How art creates social change in 5 TED Talks It would be easy for you to dismiss art as excessive, as unnecessary, a waste ...
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Photo Essay: Who are The SCAR Project Women? David Jay's photography shines a bright light into the reality of the "C" word. -
First Look: A Visit to the Hickmann Wichi Village Noah visits Hickmann on a particularly cold July winter day. It is eye opening.
