Although founded in 2009, we didn’t first become aware of the PangeaSeed, until they teamed up with San Francisco‘s Spoke Art gallery for the group art exhibit/benefit, Sink or Swim, two years later .  As the “first organization in Japan to raise public awareness regarding shark conservation and preservation,” the Tokyo-based non-profit, not only seeks to put an end to shark finning, but has also put continuous efforts towards educating the community about the ecological ramifications of such cruel practices, and the importance of sustaining our oceanic habitats by bringing people together, rather than through divisiveness.  Recognizing the remarkable ability for art and film to transcend cultural boundaries and become a tool for communication and education, such mediums have taken on an important role through the organization.  This weekend, PangeaSeed and Spoke Art team up, yet again, for the 2 day pop-exhibit and benefit, Saemetan: Don’t Tread on Me. Read the rest of this entry →