“The things that make people most happy are for free. Beauty, love, other cultures – I think it can be very inspiring to realize that most of the things that you need to be happy you have already.” Happiness is AIDS activist Ninette Murk’s speciality. Not too shabby for a woman nurtured in the dog-eat-dog, materialistic world of fashion. Currently working on Beauty Without Irony, a campaign that brings together artists, designers and even philosophers to celebrate moments of true beauty without the bright lights and consumerist fluff, Ninette sits down with The Avant/Garde Diaries to discuss her latest venture. Perk yourself up a bit by checking the full video to learn more about this touching tale.