The State of the ART(ist) Talks at Ars Electronica Festival 2024 brought together an inspiring panel of prize winners and jury members to discuss the challenges artists face today – from political persecution to environmental crises. The talks are now available on YouTube.
Key moments include:
- Opening remarks by Christl Baur and Simon Mraz
- A powerful presentation by Marita Muukkonen on Artists at Risk (AR) and Ecologists at Risk (ER) as Movements of Resistance and Change.
- Insightful discussions on Creative Resilience in Challenging Times with Rafiul Alom Rahman, Nina Bulgakova (AR-alumna), Maryam Sehhat, and Christoph Thun-Hohenstein who shared their personal experiences creating art in precarious situations. The talk was moderated by Kamya Ramachandran.
Watch the full seminar replay here: https://youtu.be/i8t-cRlcDJI?feature=shared
