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For our latest ‘Things We Love’ post, we’re spotlighting an outdoor art exhibition that’s been transforming London’s streets into an open-air gallery for 13 years. Sculpture In The City 2024 is here, featuring 17 artworks from 15 artists across the globe. From Aldgate to Liverpool Street, your exploration of the city may be a lot more interesting... There’s something for everyone. As Wendy Hyde, Chair of the initiative, puts it, this year boasts “incredible installations, a fun-filled family trail map, and unique activation experiences.” There’s also a scavenger hunt this year. Whether you're a connoisseur of contemporary sculpture or are just exploring the city, this exhibition will run until spring 2025. Let us know if YOU get to see any of these diverse works. Happy sculpture hunting! Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eqYVdZVa #SculptureInTheCity #ThingsWeLove #LondonArt #InteractiveArt #ArtTrail

💭👫🏼🧠 What is driving the decline in mental health of today’s youth? Evidence shows a decline over the past 2 decades, partly blamed by COVID-19's effect. Carissa Wong, health reporter for New Scientist, questions whether this is due to fears over climate change, the rise of smartphones, or because of removal of stigma around mental health issues. With research revealing that, in England, 20% of children (8-16 years old) have probable mental health disorders, this situation has NEVER been so urgent. From social media pressures to ‘eco-anxiety’, young people are facing scenarios never dealt with before. Whilst adolescent psychiatrist, Emily Simonoff, believes social media helps increase the sense of 'social belonging', a JAMA Network study of 181 children shows that giving up smartphones and reducing screen time improves their psychological systems. The generation of young people who endured the isolating effects of remote learning during COVID-19 (at a crucial age for relationship-building) clearly need as much support as possible. In 2018 - pre-COVID - we wrote this blog about teenage health, yet progress is far from being achieved. Is this our last chance to ensure that increased awareness leads to lasting change? - https://lnkd.in/e4ehABp5 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eVq_zQQW #YoungGeneration #GenZ #MentalHealthMatters #TakeAction #ClimateChange #F2L

As Wizz Air rolls out its 'All You Can Fly' subscription—unlimited flights for a year at just €599—we’re faced with a dilemma: Can we balance the demand for affordable travel with the pressing need to reduce our carbon footprint? This is particularly challenging given that, according to a 2023 Greenpeace study, sustainable alternatives like the Eurostar are now reportedly TWICE as costly for Brits travelling within the EU. We want to hear YOUR thoughts, is this move a step forward or a step back? #Aviation #Sustainability #BusinessEthics

👀🏆✍🏼 Exciting News! A blog about our nomination for this years’s UK Agency Awards is LIVE on their website: we outline our philosophy and approach to PR campaigns, and how we achieve outstanding results.  Read about out how the #FishFarmsOut campaign for Rauch Foundation has made waves globally. Also, how we secured media coverage on BBC World News, The Financial Times, Mail Online and other platforms, and helped rally 175 signatories across 6 continents on a letter urging the UN FAO to stop classifying industrial fish farming as 'sustainable.' It is anything but…  A huge thank you to the UK Agency Awards judges, Don't Panic Events, and the many others for their support in making this campaign such a success. We’re can’t wait for September’s awards ceremony—bring it on!! 💪 🔗 Read our blog here: https://lnkd.in/e3qzEK6h #UKAgencyAwards #FishFarmsOut #PRAwards #AwardNomination #CommunicationsCampaign

🛫⚽🌏 'Things We Love’? Campaigns tackling carbon emissions, especially from major organisations like the Premier League. Their transport practices are soaring—perhaps higher than necessary. The ‘Black Boot’ Trophy, created in partnership with Leith, Campaign for Better Transport, and Fossil Free Football, aims to curb excessive air travel by football teams. A recent BBC study of 100 games revealed top teams are flying a whopping 81 times, with flights as short as 27 minutes! That’s a lot of air miles for journeys that could easily be made by train or coach… The real kicker? 37 of these were ‘ghost’ flights - empty planes ‘positioning’ to pick up players. Arsenal defends this as “a necessity based on player welfare and operational need”, but Dale Vince, Chairman of the most sustainable team, Forest Green, argues that coaches are comfortable and “aren't going to impair the performance of the players over that short distance”. The ‘Black Boot’ Trophy will highlight the worst offenders in football’s carbon footprint, with social media awards like ‘Player of the Season’, ‘Man of the Match’, and ‘Team of the Month’. The goal? To motivate teams to rethink their travel practices and avoid this unwanted recognition. With the Premier League consuming our lives again, we’re rooting for those who are calling foul on unnecessary emissions. #ThingsWeLove #CarbonFootprint #PremierLeague #ClimateAction #BlackBootTrophy Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eJPxZPE2 Read more about the ‘Black Boot’ Trophy on their website: https://blackboot.net/

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📸🎥🌍 Happy World Photography Day! Today, we're thrilled to shine a spotlight on some truly incredible photographers who have the unique ability to turn fleeting moments into timeless works of art. At Curious, we understand that photography is more than just snapping pictures—it’s about capturing the essence of a moment, telling compelling stories, and revealing the hidden beauty in the everyday. A huge thank you to the photographers and videographers who have collaborated with us over the years. Your skill and passion have not only brought our visions to life but have also shaped our projects in meaningful, often profound ways. Here’s to celebrating your artistry and the lasting impact of your work. Your creativity inspires us and helps us see the world through a different lens. These are just a few of the brilliant photographers we have the privilege of knowing - here’s to you! #WorldPhotographyDay #PhotographerLife #ArtInEveryShot #ThroughYourLens Richard Blanshard Julia Fullerton-Batten Kelvin Murray Sanne Glasbergen

🎉🤞🏽🥂 Exciting NEWS! We’re finalists in TWO categories at the European Agency Awards! - 'Best Not-For-Profit Campaign' and 'Best Agency Culture' 🐟 Our #FishFarmsOut campaign on behalf of Rauch Foundation - featured on BBC World News, Financial Times, MailOnline - is making waves globally, having united 175 voices from 6 continents to sign a letter to the United Nations Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO) asking it to stop classifying industrial fish farming as 'sustainable'. It is anything BUT! 🤝 The word ‘Curious’ comes from the verb ‘to care’, so we're SUPER proud to be finalists in the 'Best Agency Culture' category, having conveyed our creative, collaborative, fair workplace culture, which we see as key to sustainable success. 🙏🏾 A huge thank you to the European Agency Awards judges, Don't Panic Events, Rauch Foundation, Katheti, The GSFR, Don't Cage Our Oceans Conscience Consulting - plus other partners and collaborators, members of the media, and all who have supported our team and campaigns. 🍀 Good luck to all well-deserving finalists at the awards - bring on November’s event! 💪 Read more about #FishFarmsOut here: https://lnkd.in/eFMGrK2R #EUAgencyAwards #PR #Awards #AgencyCulture #NotForProfit #Finalists #PRAwards Patti Schaefer Eva Douzinas Fay Orfanidou Joanna Sullivan Hannah Kapff Maddy Lowe Isabella Annett Andrianna Natsoulas Catalina Cendoya Agustina Copello Nusa Urbancic Natasha Hurley Amelia Cookson Michaela Herrmann Francesco De Augustinis Mike Sampey Nikos Kopsidas Dr Tom Appleby Julia Caesar Cyril Dixon Craig Yamey Doug Summers Bold Studio

📸☀️ Throwback Thursday to a picture-perfect day in North London with The Workroom team! In June, we spent a sunny Thursday by the canal helping capture team photos and case study video content. The results were fantastic — great shots and videos of Workroom’s team and client, followed by a group drink. 🥂 Just another day at Curious PR! #ThrowbackThursday #TBT #Photoshoot #Photography #TeamPhotos #SunnyDay Brigid McMullen Colin Moore Zoe Hopper Barry Willis

🏟🤸🏾♂️🏋🏼 As 'Olympic fever' took hold of locals and tourists, the Paris-based illustrator, Simon Landrein, brought his signature "bendy" style to 23 eye-catching posters. From grocery-shopping weightlifters, to stretchy rugby players, he reimagined everyday chores into extraordinary athletic feats. These vibrant posters were scattered across Paris and Marseille, ranging from metro ads to giant billboards plastered on buildings. Although known for his bold colours, Simon toned down his palette for this project, ensuring the posters 'popped' in print as much as they do digitally. Creative Review commented that his work “shows why illustration to depict sports can be so effective.” Did YOU spot any of these stretch-tastic displays? #ThingsWeLove #SimonLandrein #AppleArt #MadeOniPad #Olympics #Paris #Marseille Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/erxyvgmw