November 2025 – BeOpenFuture

BE OPEN announces the winners of the Art Limitless competition, a celebration of inclusive arts and artists

14 November 202514 November 2025Lilia Valieva

Art Limitless is a new programme within the BE OPEN Art online gallery tailored specifically to display the competitions, webinars, master-classes and other sources of knowledge and guidance on sustainability in arts.

In 2025, the Art Limitless project within BE OPEN Art has been dedicated to inclusivity in arts. For the Art Limitless Competition, from May to October 2025, BE OPEN expert community have been researching and selecting artwork by artists with disabilities that demonstrate the beneficial power of creativity and inclusivity.

Elena Baturina receives the Visionary Award from the World Futures Studies Federation

4 November 202514 November 2025Lilia Valieva

The award was given on October 29 at the World Futures Studies Federation (WFSF) World Conference in Cape Town, South Africa.

At the opening plenary session, the WFSF President and Chairman of the Board of the World Futures Studies Federation Dr. Erik F. Øverland announced: “This recognition is given to Elena Baturina, Founder of the BE OPEN think-tank, for supporting young people’s creativity and initiatives in pursuit of a sustainable future. Elena Baturina and her think-tank are among those who try to accelerate the shift towards sustainable practices, while Elena is a consistent supporter of creative education, innovations and sustainable initiatives.”