When I looked outside my window this morning Print

Meet Fred Dervin, a scholar who refuses to be put in a box. While many academics are happy living in the world of theory, Fred is a whirlwind of creativity who brings ideas to life in the most vibrant ways. As a Professor of Multicultural Education in Finland, he tackles the big questions of our time: How do we connect beyond borders? What happens when different identities meet? But he doesn't just write complex papers for universities (though he does that, too!). Fred is a master "myth-buster," skillfully challenging the stereotypes we all hold about others, often without even realizing it. This is where his other lives burst onto the scene. As an artist, he uses painting to explore these very themes. His pieces represent visual conversations about identity and belonging, turning abstract concepts into powerful, tangible images that speak directly to the heart. And as a curator, he becomes a storyteller and a gatherer. He weaves together the work of diverse artists and thinkers into exhibitions and events that are not just to be seen, but to be experienced. These are lively forums for dialogue, designed to provoke, inspire, and connect people from all walks of life. In essence, Fred Dervin is a unique force. He is part brilliant thinker, part visual poet, and part intercultural weaver - constantly remixing the lines between academia, art, and everyday life to help us all understand our wonderfully messy human world a little better.