Mission
Grave New World refers to works of artists, authors, scientists, and media sources whose work, taken together, may advance this realization:
The Natural Universe must quickly become The Priority;
Placed well before and above the needs of the one species which now enjoys the illusion of power over it:
A Curated Resource
This site does not seek to be comprehensive in the way a scientific database might be. Rather, it curates — selects, presents, and contextualizes — the works of those whose vision, courage, or artistry helps illuminate the ecological emergency we face.
The works gathered here span music, literature, science, film, and philosophy. What they share is a clarity of seeing — and a willingness to speak what was seen.
Five Pillars
The site is organized around five interconnected themes — Planet, People, Profits, Prophets, and Privilege — that together frame the existential challenge facing our species and our home.
These are not isolated categories. They are deeply entangled. Understanding one requires engaging with all of them.
The Works
A Gallery of Voices for the Natural World
The images below represent a sample of the artists, thinkers, and works featured on this site. This gallery will grow as content is developed.
Image captions and attributions are being developed. See the Attribution page for credits.
Begin Exploring
The site is organized around Five Pillars. Each offers a different lens on the same urgent reality.