#ST10WeAdmire Hilma af Klint (1862-1944) is a Swedish artist, mystic, and clairvoyant whose paintings came to be some of the earliest major abstract works in Western art history, including her 1910 painting What a Human Being Is, a symbolic piece rooted in the Symbolism art movement.

#ST10WeAdmire Sandra Ingerman (born 1953) is a prominent American shamanic practitioner, psychotherapist, and well-traveled teacher. Her background of psychology and spirituality meshes together to teach people how they can access their inner and outer consciousness by spiritual guidance.

#ST10WeAdmire Damien Dempsey (born 1975) is an Irish Druid, singer, and songwriter from the Northside suburbs of Dublin. Dempsey’s songs blend traditional Irish folk and contemporary rhythms, offering an authentic voice and a captivating beat.

#ST10WeAdmire Einar Selvik (born 1979) is a Norse Pagan, Norwegian musician, and composer who also goes by his stage name Kvitrafn. His musicality draws from his belief in animism, where he brings life, pulse, and spiritual essence to nature and all things.

#ST10WeAdmire Doreen Valiente (1922-1999) is an English Wiccan, author, and poet. She is a significant figure in modern witchcraft and is recognized as one of the founders of modern Wicca.

#ST10WeAdmire Dr. Anna McKeever (born 1987) is an Irish artist from Belfast whose artwork explores Pagan and ancient Celtic beliefs and Irish landscapes in which she portrays beauty, history, and heritage, with a contemporary appeal.

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#ST10WeAdmire Karolina Balcer (born 1992) is a Polish artist whose work combines personal narrative, mental health advocacy, and a distinct visual language grounded in textiles and installation.

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#ST10WeAdmire American musician Xenia Rubinos crafts sonic landscapes with both political and emotional urgency. Her music is a vibrant mix of R&B, punk, jazz, that examines themes of bodily autonomy, mental health, and resilience

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#ST10WeAdmire Áine O’Hara is an Irish interdisciplinary artist whose work critiques healthcare and advocates for accessibility. Identifying as disabled and queer, O’Hara’s practice interrogates the absurdity, violence, and bureaucracy embedded within Ireland’s public health system.

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#ST10WeAdmire Khartoum-born & now London-based, Alaa Satir gained recognition during the Sudanese uprising for her powerful street murals celebrating women's leadership. With a background in architecture, Satir's vibrant visuals transform public walls as stages for protest, feminism, & visibility. 🧵

#ST10WeAdmire Raúl Zurita (born 1950) is a Chilean poet and performance artist whose work responds to the traumas of dictatorship and exile. While he is better known in Latin American literary circles, Zurita remains underrecognized globally.

#ST10WeAdmire Lee Mingwei (born 1964) is a Taiwanese-American artist whose works center on rituals of care, generosity, and vulnerability. His engaging installations, often involving strangers sharing meals, mending clothes, or exchanging stories, invite intimate acts of connection in public spaces.

#ST10WeAdmire Zohra Opoku (born 1976) is a Ghanaian-German artist whose textile work explores identity, trauma, and collective healing. Working primarily in photography and installation, she weaves together personal memory and cultural history to confront colonial legacies & contemporary struggles 🧵

#ST10WeAdmire Rahima Gambo (born 1986) is a Nigerian visual artist whose multimedia work blends documentary storytelling with surreal, poetic installations. Her ongoing series A Walk explores trauma and healing in post-conflict communities in northeastern Nigeria.

#ST10WeAdmire Emel Mathlouthi (born 1982) is a Tunisian singer, songwriter, and composer whose music blends Arabic roots with electronic, rock, and experimental sounds.

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#ST10WeAdmire Kneecap is a Belfast-based hip-hop group that has brought the Irish language to new audiences through their bold, politically charged music. Comprised of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap, and DJ Próvaí, the trio seamlessly blends Irish and English in their lyrics, using rap as a powerful tool.

#ST10WeAdmire Shirin Neshat (born 1957) is an Iranian visual artist and film-maker whose work explores themes of gender, identity, exile, and the intersections of Islamic culture and contemporary politics. 🧵

#ST10WeAdmire Ailbhe Ní Bhriain is a visual artist whose work explores themes of language, displacement, and cultural memory, with the Irish language playing a central role in her artistic practice.

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#ST10WeAdmire Liadain Ní Bhraonáin is a visual artist and designer whose work is deeply intertwined with the Irish language and cultural heritage. She incorporates Irish text, folklore, and symbolism into her artwork, creating visually striking pieces that serve as cultural statements.

#ST10WeAdmire Manchán Magan is a writer, broadcaster, and documentary-maker dedicated to exploring and preserving the Irish language. Through his work, he uncovers the linguistic and cultural richness of Irish, often highlighting its deep-rooted connection to nature, mythology, and philosophy.

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#ST10WeAdmire Emma Berkery is a visual artist and arts mentor whose work explores themes of identity, memory, and cultural resonance. As an Associate Artist with Cultúrlann McAdam Ó Fiaich in Belfast since 2019, she plays a key role in fostering arts within an Irish-speaking cultural context.

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#ST10WeAdmire Carla Morrison Flores (born 1986) is a Mexican guitarist and singer. She began putting out music in 2009 and released her debut album, Déjenme Llorar (Let Me Cry), in 2012 which was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards.

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#ST10WeAdmire Baba Yaga is one of the most captivating and fearsome figures in Slavic folklore. Often depicted as a haggard, old witch with a taste for the supernatural, she lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs, a structure that can walk and move on its own.

#ST10WeAdmire Baba Yaga is one of the most captivating and fearsome figures in Slavic folklore. Often depicted as a haggard, old witch with a taste for the supernatural, she lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs, a structure that can walk and move on its own.

#ST10WeAdmire Baba Yaga is one of the most captivating and fearsome figures in Slavic folklore. Often depicted as a haggard, old witch with a taste for the supernatural, she lives in a hut that stands on chicken legs, a structure that can walk and move on its own.

#ST10WeAdmire [thread] Gavin Creel (1976–2024) was an American actor, singer, and theatre performer. He was a Tony, Grammy, and Olivier Award-winning actor known for his performances in Thoroughly Modern Millie, The Book of Mormon, and Waitress.

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#ST10WeAdmire Christi Belcourt (born 1966) is a Canadian visual artist who is part of the Métis tribe. Belcourt specialises in painting with respect to her indigenous roots. Her paintings are done in the pointillism style to mimic the traditional beadwork of the indigenous communities.

#ST10WeAdmire Claude Monet (1840–1926) was a French painter and founder of the Impressionist movement. He became interested in the outdoors and art at an early age. Monet did not find much success in his early years; when he painted Impression,Sunrise, it was widely criticised for being 'unfinished'

#ST10WeAdmire Javiera Estrada (born 1981) is a photographer from Mexico, who typically focuses on nature. Her childhood in the tropical and colourful Mexican city – a tropical paradise of vibrant colours, steeped in spiritual ritual – inspires her work today.

#ST10WeAdmire Donald Sutherland (1935–2024) was an award-winning Canadian actor with a career spanning six decades. He is widely known for his portrayal of President Snow in The Hunger Games franchise. Sutherland is also known for being an anti-war activist.