We are living in the most age-diverse time in human history, and yet many of our societies are deeply age-segregated, with few opportunities for generations to connect in daily life, much less combine their talent. Imagine what could be achieved if all generations came together for change. Huge potential lies in harnessing the energy, ideas and experience of different generations to tackle everything from global poverty and homelessness to racism and climate change.
To imagine a new way forward, we teamed up with CoGenerate – one of the leading social-impact organizations in the US dedicated to making the most of our increasingly multigenerational society – to produce an open-license collection of diverse illustrations and symbols that depict generations working together to solve our greatest challenges.
Together, we commissioned 29 artists from around the world to create illustrations and symbols that reimagine what we can achieve if we bring generations together.
We also launched an open call for illustrations on the same topic, with a focus on a hopeful vision for our collective future. We received 91 submissions by 47 artists from all around the world, and selected 5 finalists and 3 honorable mentions.
Our goal was to create a unique collection of visuals so that anyone can use and adapt them free of charge, to show the power of cogeneration. With more than 50 artworks, the collection is a tool for nonprofits, activists and citizens globally to call for — and build — a multigenerational force for good. All the works are published under an open license on TheGreats.co, our unique platform for free social impact art.
Browse the collection and download your favorites to use in your future campaigns!