Miss you, Oslo
Publisher’s note
This summer, every time I stepped outside into the unbearable heat, my mind wandered to Oslo.
I began obsessively scrolling through photos of my (not so snowy) trip just two years ago.
I was even Googling images of glaciers, hoping to cool down. It’s ridiculous, but that’s how desperate things got.
It’s bizarre how our minds cling to memories of colder times when we’re stuck in relentless heat.
Every daily task felt like a challenge, and even simple walks or meetups need to be planned around the sun’s intensity.
We spend our days in cooled spaces.
It’s clear that climate change isn’t a distant threat; it’s already reshaping our lives and interactions.
The New Normal?
Lately, my conversations with friends always conclude: “This is our new normal.” Climate change is no longer a distant worry-it’s our daily reality.
It’s jarring to receive memories from previous years, seeing myself bundled in sweaters last year while now I’m struggling to stay cool in the shade.
Art: A Catalyst for Action?
As the world heats up, art must adapt, with artists facing challenges like melting materials and hosting exhibitions in extreme temperatures.
This climate crisis is driving them to engage with urgent themes, reflecting environmental and societal damage through their work.
However, art is more than a reflection; it serves as a catalyst for change.
Through installations of melting ice, barren landscapes, or burning forests, artists confront the reality of climate change and invite us to join the conversation and movement for environmental protection.
I believe art can ignite the collective responsibility needed to tackle this crisis.
It’s Getting Hot in Here
Recently, through a newsletter I received from my former colleague and -as I like to think of him- a “modern philosopher” Theodoros Georgakopoulos, I came across a Reddit thread where Greeks were venting about the heat.
It’s funny how sometimes the internet captures reality perfectly.
Northern Lights
The truth is, climate change is here to stay, and it’s reshaping our world in ways we’re only beginning to understand.
But if art can help us process, confront, and even challenge this new reality, maybe there’s still hope for turning things around.
Until then, I guess I’ll keep dreaming of snowy escapes and refreshing trips to the Arctic-at least until the next heatwave hits.
Yanni Spanudis
KROMA Magazine, Publisher