After two powerful earthquakes left over 50,000 people missing in Venezuela, artists have united to aid rescue efforts, distribute supplies, and provide emotional support.

Gloria Blancato, an artist from Catia La Mar, was awoken by the tremors. Her harrowing escape through shattered glass and collapsing walls is a testament to sheer grit and will. She now sleeps outdoors with her family, wearing swollen feet as badges of courage.

“I send this with my eyes filled with tears,” she messaged friends. “I love you, don’t forget me.”

Their stories echo in the hearts of those who listen, blending personal pain with communal strength. As they face their own losses, these artists find purpose in helping others and remembering lost comrades.

This week, we honor Venezuelan painter Onai Quiñonez, a German artist Rune Mields, and Korean museum director Song Burnsoo, whose legacies live on through the resilience of those who carry forward their art.