Invitation

You are invited to be part of a worldwide public art project focused on compassion.

We’re building a global portrait gallery of people from around the world sharing how they express compassion, a beautiful mosaic of faces and stories. We’re looking for those who will share part of themselves to connect with people from different walks of life. We’re gathering as many perspectives as possible, and our ultimate goal is to represent every country in the world.

To help you get started, please hover then click on the ‘+’ sign in the middle of my photo below. Similarly, view the people on the home page. Use the arrows to scroll between people or photos. Each person posts a portrait of themselves and then says how they express compassion.

Take a moment. Reflect. Find common ground with people from other cultures by creating a post about one of the 3 forms of compassion. You are sure to inspire others, and you may be inspired by someone halfway around the world or right down the street.

When you are ready, click anywhere it says Create your post, and follow the instructions on the form. 

Thank you for helping bring this global gallery of compassion to life.
Julie Robertson
Contact: portraitsofourworld@gmail.com

This art project is part of the Stanford School of Medicine’s Center for Compassion and Altruism Research and Education(CCARE). The website is in a test phase. We welcome your suggestions and feedback.