The themes of this edition:

Diomede Islands

The Diomede Islands connect future and past, just 4 km apart in the icy Bering Strait but separated by a 21-hour time difference and a Cold War legacy. The U.S.’s Little Diomede faces Russia’s militarized Big Diomede, also known as ‘Yesterday Island’ and ‘Tomorrow Island.’ Despite dreams of an international peace bridge between these islands, the relationship remains frosty.

Court Jester

From ancient Rome to the 16th-century courts, jesters have long amused rulers and kept monarchs grounded. With a mix of satire, magic, and music, they had the unique privilege of critiquing power without retribution.