A river does not exist alone condensates and celebrates much of this trajectory and of what we understand to be the role of a cultural institution today, in Brazil and in the world. Nothing exists alone – not a river, nor a people, nor social organizations, nor countries –, and we are all part of this circle of life. Enacting together is the first step toward, in some way, contributing to the survival and coexistence of many worlds. This begins with the privilege of engaging and learning from Museu Paraense Emílio Goeldi, which, since its founding more than a century ago, has approached the Amazon as an entire universe.

The 30^th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) means, for us, an opportunity to bring visibility to artists, knowledges, and creations that connect with ecological thinking and expand our repertoire regarding life on Earth. Yet, it is important to note that the conference is not our driving force: our purpose is art, life, and the sharing of the world.

Instituto Tomie Ohtake