The project resonated widely among individuals from diverse backgrounds and professions. Those involved in Boundless Mutual Connection Through Art carry the work far beyond its moment of creation. Candy Colors over Destruction, a tribute to the children of Homs, continues through them, dispersed into 300 fragments, each following its own path, place, and time.
By holding a fragment, each person becomes part of a larger, unfolding narrative shaped by chance, echoing the unpredictable routes of displacement. Their role is not passive, but an act of witnessing, carrying memory across borders and time.
Through their engagement, the work transforms into a living network of connection, where every fragment holds both an individual story and the presence of an unseen, enduring whole.
is a scholar active in the field of theatre and performance studies in Austria.
Her work engages with contemporary theatre practices, often focusing on dramaturgy, performance analysis, and the cultural context of stage production.
Through research and academic involvement, she contributes to the discourse on how theatre reflects and shapes social and artistic developments.
Rita Rahman is a Dutch diplomat who has held several international postings on behalf of the Netherlands.
She served as Deputy Ambassador and Head of the Economic Department in Delhi, and later as Ambassador to Tunisia, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, and Malta.
Chantal Kappel studied economics and built her career as a marketing analyst.
With a strong analytical foundation, she specializes in interpreting data and translating insights into strategic communication.
Her work bridges structure and creativity, combining economic thinking with a sensitivity for narrative, audience, and engagement.
is a Dutch literary journalist and writer known for her work in cultural and literary criticism.
She has contributed to prominent publications, where she engages with contemporary literature, authorship, and the role of storytelling in society.
Through her writing, she offers insightful reflections on books and culture, connecting literary discourse with a broader public.
is a Dutch-Surinamese art curator and fashion designer and entrepreneur known for her vibrant, culturally rooted designs.
She is the founder of the brand Tosari, which blends traditional Surinamese influences with contemporary fashion.
Her work highlights cultural storytelling through textiles, contributing to the visibility of Surinamese aesthetics within the broader fashion landscape.
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is a Danish business professional associated with Bang & Olufsen, the high-end audio and design brand known for its distinctive speakers and televisions.
He has held roles within the company focused on commercial strategy and international market development.
His work has been part of Bang & Olufsen’s broader efforts to balance design heritage with modern technological innovation.
is a Dutch sociologist, essayist, and emeritus professor at the University of Amsterdam.
He is known for his influential work on social systems, including the concept of a global language system and studies on welfare states and mass violence.
De Swaan has received major recognition for his contributions, including the prestigious P.C. Hooft Award for his body of work.
is a Dutch legal professional and public figure known for her work in justice, governance, and social advocacy.
She served as the National Ombudsman for Children in the Netherlands, focusing on protecting children’s rights and addressing issues affecting young people in society.
She has been an influential voice in promoting equality, accountability, and inclusive policy.
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is a Dutch ceramic artist whose practice centers on the expressive possibilities of clay as both material and narrative.
Her work is characterized by organic forms and rich, tactile surfaces, in which notions of vulnerability and resilience subtly interact.
Through a process-driven approach, she explores transformation and imperfection, allowing the material itself to guide the final sculptural outcome.
is a Dutch-Surinamese former professional footballer who played as a central defender for clubs including FC Volendam and VV Katwijk.
After his football career, he transitioned into the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency as the founder of Cryptotakkies.
Today, he is active as an educator and speaker, focusing on making digital assets and financial innovation accessible to a broader audience.
is a Dutch artist working in clay, whose ceramic practice draws inspiration from the architectural language of suburban environments in Africa and South America.
Her work reflects an interest in structure, rhythm, and the spatial narratives embedded in everyday built landscapes.
Alongside her artistic practice, she organizes travel tours, moving across different parts of the world and deepening her engagement with place, culture, and lived environment.
Studied dance and copywriting
is a multidisciplinary professional working at the intersection of marketing, media, and cultural production.
He held roles as Marketing & Communications Manager at the Makelaarsvereniging Amsterdam, and is active as a writer for Omroep ZWART.
He is the founder of IAL Design, a platform that merges European design with Caribbean and South American artistic influences.
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is a Dutch creative professional whose work moves across artistic and cultural contexts.
Her practice reflects an interest in identity, expression, and contemporary visual language.
Through her work, she engages with themes of representation and personal perspective, creating space for reflection and dialogue.
is a visual artist. Her work centers on inner images that she seek to connect with a physical reality.
For her, there is always a connection to the body; particularly when working with pastels, the tactile gesture becomes a physical experience through which this connection is realized.
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is a Dutch physician currently working as an Kinderarts (AIOS), specializing in pediatrics.
Her work reflects a strong commitment to patient care, scientific rigor, and the continuous advancement of pediatric medicine.
is a Dutch sociologist whose work focuses on the dynamics of social structures and human interaction.
His perspective engages with themes such as identity, collective behavior, and the influence of societal systems on everyday life.
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is senior researcher and Elise Richter Fellow at the Department for Migration and Globalisation at the Danube University Krems. Her work focuses on diaspora politics, migration processes in displacement. She holds a joint PhD degree in Comparative Politics and Arabic Studies from Sciences Po Paris and Vienna University (2016).
She has led and been involved in various research projects on displacement (Marie Curie: SYRMAGINE (Syrian Imagination of Europe, 2017-2019), Horizon2020: MAGYC (Migration Governance and Asylum Crises, 2019-2021), FWF: SYREALITY (Syrian Imagination of Europe meet Reality, 2022-2026).
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is a Dutch poet who previously worked as a psychiatrist before dedicating himself fully to writing poetry and prose.
His work has been published in various Dutch literary magazines, where he explores themes related to the human psyche, perception, and inner experience.
Drawing on his medical background, his writing often reflects a deep sensitivity to emotion, language, and the complexities of the mind.
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is a Dutch sociologist whose work focuses on the dynamics of social structures and human interaction.
His perspective engages with themes such as identity, collective behavior, and the influence of societal systems on everyday life.