We see clouds almost every day. Sometimes they form over us in large slate segments, diffusing the sunlight and creating a moody atmosphere. Other times they form as puffs or whisps against a clear blue backdrop, forming recognizable shapes and patterns. But how often do we step back and consider the clouds? Although their movement […]
We Can Save The World For The Next Generation. “We can make today the day we stop thinking that the changes required are impossible and beyond us. We can start realizing that they are not only possible, but what the future requires of us. We must stop turning from the warnings of science and fear […]
Losing Rainforests Can Damage The Entire Ecosystem If the earth could speak, it would say “Urgent! Preserve the Brazilian Rainforest!” As wildfires ravish the West Coast of the United States, it’s easy to forget the wildfires that rage in other parts of the world. The Brazilian rainforest has been particularly affected by wildfires, among many […]
What Can Mushrooms Do To Help Society? Around the world, mushroom farming has provided opportunities to people in poverty-stricken communities. In East Asia and Africa, mushroom agriculture is being used to combat poverty and create sustainable agriculture practices. Read on to see more mushroom agriculture in fighting poverty October 17th is the International Day for the […]
Nature Is Good For Your Mind And Body We all know it feels good to spend time in nature. It’s rejuvenating to take in the fresh air and gaze on the landscape, coming back into balance within our bodies. But it’s not just psychological. There is a growing body of work showing that your brain […]
Smiles can really heal! Take a deep breath and coax a smile onto your face. October 2nd is World Smile Day! It’s a holiday about celebrating happiness during this transformational time. Smiles and gratitude can have a powerful effect on your life. Smiling can even boost your immunity! Read on to see how smiles and gratitude can […]
Who Is Championing The Bees? “At times, we forget the importance of pollination,” writes one Moving Art viewer who was inspired by Louie Schwartzberg’s passionate defense of pollinators. We all need to join the fight to save the bees! “We depend on pollinators for over a third of the fruits and vegetables we eat. Bees and […]
How Can You Get Back To Nature Without Going Outside? “You can change the world and change your community by growing your own food and becoming sustainable,” said Moving Art filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg in a recent interview. “You can grow tomatoes on your back porch. You don’t have to grow them far away, have them […]
What can we do to heal the earth now? “We need to reboot and come up with more positive solutions of how to create reconnection,” said Louie Schwartzberg during a recent conversation on the Quarantine Creatives podcast with Heath Racela. One silver lining to the recent pandemic has been the reduction in air pollution. People […]
The Truth About Sacred Geometry What is sacred geometry? Filmmaker Louie Schwartzberg has spent the last four decades capturing nature’s patterns—powerful figures repeated throughout our world. “I’m showing you rhythms and patterns of nature that live inside of every cell of your body,” he said on the Third Wave podcast. This is the truth about sacred […]
Poetry and Water Meditation Director Louie Schwartzberg has been exploring our waterways with his camera for more than four decades, showing us the healing power of Visual Healing with water imagery. The same filmmaker that brought us the movie about mushrooms Fantastic Fungi also brings us poetry and water meditation. Millions of viewers around the […]
“Mushrooms can shift your consciousness and make you feel this ultimate connection with all living things on the planet,” said Fantastic Fungi director Louie Schwartzberg. “That’s the shift of consciousness we need right now, to care about everybody and everything. This interconnection between us is what makes the world go round. We need for our […]
Director Louie Schwartzberg has been exploring our waterways with his camera for more than four decades, showing us the healing power of Visual Healing with water imagery. Have you ever heard of water meditation? Millions of viewers around the world have relaxed with Louie’s very first episode of his Moving Art series, “Oceans.” A few […]
“When you experience wonder and you’re in the moment, you feel the divine. And what that does is engender gratitude,” said Louie Schwartzberg. Scientific studies show that being in nature reduces stress, anxiety, and worry while improving focus, creativity, and sense of connection. A gratitude journal is the perfect way to remind yourself and keep […]
Louie Schwartzberg and Moving Art are bringing you the Wonder & Awe Podcast, a one-of-a-kind podcast that explores the intersection between art and science. Powered by stunning visuals and mind-blowing ideas, the director of Fantastic Fungi will host a conversation about our natural world. It will feature two unique guests: one guest from the realm of art and […]
Do you have a mantra? Mantras are ancient chants meant to focus your mind. They are also known as “words of power,” or repeated chants that can bring you more endurance, strength, or power. Have you ever tried a meditation on gratitude? Now watch Louie Schwartzberg’s short film, “Gratitude.” It contains some simple but powerful […]
How will you celebrate World Friendship Day? For this holiday, people around the world celebrate friends both near and far. It’s an especially important holiday during this transformative moment in history. Even though many of us are separated right now, we need to remember the friends who bind us together. They are part of our […]
New Yorkers are some of the most resilient people on the planet. If you’ve ever been to Manhattan then you know about New York City’s Spirit! Early in Louie Schwartzberg’s career, he followed the adventures of a bike messenger throughout New York City. That short film became a part of Louie’s 2004 documentary, America’s Heart […]
Moving Art director Louie Schwartzberg will receive the American Visionary Art Museum’s highest honor, the Grand Visionary Award on August 2. Fantastic Fungi explored Visionary Art through the lens of psychedelics and Louie’s work will be on display at the museum through January 2021, part of its 25th original mega-exhibition, “The Secret Life of Earth.” […]
“Mother Nature is the ultimate teacher,” said Moving Art director Louie Schwartzberg. “Filming nature has always been the thing that makes me connect with the divine, makes me feel connected to the Oneness.” Louie spoke about his career and his connection to nature in a podcast interview with Dr. Lauren Macdonald on The Holistic Healing […]