the klosters forum - visual notes from a mountain summit

Sep 1

The Klosters Forum is an annual climate summit in the Swiss Alps. Since 2021, I’ve made live illustrations at this three-day event to capture the people, the conversations, the gorgeous surroundings, and the event’s workshops and panel talks.

During the forum, I try to blend in with the participants. The invitation-only event is designed to foster real and free conversation between professionals in an intimate setting. My aim is to provide a summary of the presentations and panel talks, as well as a representation of the energy of the summit, its emphasis on humanity and the connections between its participants.

photo: magnus arrevad

The main purpose of illustrations made during The Klosters Forum, is for communication after the event.
Below are reports from previous editions of The Klosters Forum.
To see how my live visual notes were used in these publications, click on the image for a PDF.

"At The Klosters Forum, we absolutely love working with Menah. Her remarkable ability to listen deeply and distil the essence of conversations, combined with her extraordinary creativity and distinctive artistic style, results in illustrations that beautifully capture the spirit of our forum.

Her drawings have become an invaluable part of our communications, both online and in print. They not only elevate the quality of our event outputs but also make it a genuine pleasure to revisit past gatherings. Menah has a rare gift for capturing moments with a unique blend of humour, insight and depth, bringing conversations to life in a way that words alone often cannot.