Artists at Risk (AR) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all contributions to the ARTISTS AT RISK PAVILION—Artists. Risks. Humans. Rights. held with the support of UNESCO on the occasion of the 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia.
Only days after the launch Delaine Le Bas, whose work ‘Romani Embassy’ was in the exhibition, was nominated for the Turner Prize. We were also incredibly pleased to watch the interview with Hito Steyerl in which she says, just like Jörg Heiser in Republik Magazin, that the Ethiopian-Ukrainian hip-hop trio FO SHO, also in the AR Pavilion, should be awarded the Golden Lion!
PHOTOS from the events!
The AR Brunch on the 18th of April
Photos: photos.app.goo.gl/kXET1w6g87kxg52dA
Opening words by Mr. Ernesto Ottone Ramirez, ADG UNESCO, Mrs. Kajsa Ravin,DG of the Swedish Arts Council Kulturrådet, Kaisa Rönkkö, Chairperson, Finnish Arts Promotion Centre Taiteen edistämiskeskus – Taike, and Her Excellency Sari Multala, Finnish Minister of Culture.
A performance was also held by Kurdish artist and curator Barış Seyitvan.
Launch on the 19th of April
Photos: photos.app.goo.gl/ZoUrNukxkxyC96Q79
A programme with distinguished guests, speakers and performers: https://artistsatrisk.org/artists-at-riskar-unesco-pavilion/programme/
Photo Credits: ReCompose / Artists at Risk (AR).
We are immensely grateful to UNESCO, the Swedish Arts Council Kulturrådet, Creative Europe, Saastamoisen säätiö – Saastamoinen Foundation, the Embassy of Finland and the Embassy of Sweden and the Prince Claus Fund for their support, and to partners, colleagues and friends whose dedication has made this event possible.
Thank you all for your invaluable support, commitment and solidarity!
The ARTISTS AT RISK PAVILION is open until 16 May at Palazzo Zorzi.
Find more information at bit.ly/ar-venice
