EXIsT unfolds from João Fortuna’s investigation into the condition of the individual within cycles of acceleration and repetition. Composed through a vocabulary of fragmented visual codes, the work reflects a state where existence becomes mechanical, reduced to sequences of inputs and outputs, gestures and routines. Suspended between awareness and automatism, the piece traces a closed loop where meaning dissolves into repetition. Within this tension, between staying and escaping, permanence and rupture, EXIsT captures the fragile threshold where consciousness resists being absorbed into the system.

In today’s world, empathy feels more urgent than ever — the ability to listen, to see through another’s eyes, to be moved by what is not your own. Art nurtures empathy by opening doors to different worlds through images and creations that speak universally. Portuguese duo Halfstudio channels this power through bold, playful typography that transforms words into vibrant visual experiences. Their limited edition print Empathy reflects imbalance and tension, showing that empathy is not effortless, but a conscious act.

As the artists put it: “A word we see everywhere: headlines, campaigns, conversations. Familiar, overused, and often emptied of meaning. Empathy isn’t easy. It asks for presence, patience, and the willingness to carry what isn’t yours. It resists comfort. It’s not embellishment. It’s an act of endurance.”