Republica

In “N64 35.378, W16 44.691” Andri Magnason beckons you to Iceland’s rugged terrain, where every stone exposes a secret, every glacier holds untold stories. On a mountain range at end of the Eastern Himalaya, sound artist Michael Northam invited teens to listen closely to their environment. Myths and reality intertwine in his report “Whispering to Dragons”. “Why Birds Do What They Do” written by Jenny Odell, delves into the fascinating world of bird behavior. Odell admires the intricate patterns and interactions exhibited by various species. In Tom Ysewijn’s “The Dromomaniac” leads you on the nomadic quest of Kazimierz Nowak. From 1931 to 1936, Nowak traveled across Africa on foot, by boat but mostly by bicycle. We publish some of the many letters he wrote to his wife and child. And in Alastair Humphreys’ “A Single Map” your own neighboorhood unfolds before you like a treasure map, urging you to explore beyond the boundaries of the known. Cheer Up serves as a subtle invitation to rediscover the art of noticing the intricacies of our surroundings.