Author Archives: Rowena Hurme
Meet Olga Noun, a Ukrainian visual artist
We are thrilled to welcome Ukrainian artist Olga Noun to KH Künstler:innenhaus Bremen! Noun’s artistic practice spans painting, textiles, installations, and drawings. Born in Shpytky, Ukraine, Noun’s artistic journey intertwines themes of family memory, societal roles, and the fleeting value … Continue reading
Artistic freedom and cultural organisations under attack – Sign the petition now
Artistic freedom and the autonomy of cultural organizations are under attack. From devastating budget cuts and performance bans to violent disruptions and censorship, cultural production across Europe is facing unprecedented threats. Join the first Europe-wide campaign to safeguard artistic freedom. … Continue reading
Introducing Farnaz Abdoli: Fashion designer and activist
Meet designer Farnaz Abdoli We are thrilled to introduce Farnaz Abdoli, an inspiring fashion designer and activist, as an Artists at Risk (AR) resident. Abdoli’s journey is one of extraordinary courage and creativity. Once celebrated as one of Iran’s most … Continue reading
Funeral march against Berlin’s cultural budget cuts
Join the funeral march against cultural budget cuts in Berlin The plans to slash Berlin’s cultural budget by over 140 million euros have sparked outrage in the city, around Germany and the cultural scene internationally. The shocking cuts, announced and … Continue reading
The 8th Edition of Dart Festival
In a beautiful gesture of solidarity, the 8th edition of the Dart Festival of documentary art films in Barcelona is donating proceeds from screenings to support Artists at Risk (AR). A huge thank you to Dart Festival and especially Enrichetta … Continue reading
Lok To Tang: Hold The Handrail, Mind The Gap – Art Exhibition
Hold The Handrail, Mind The Gap Lok To Tang 22 Nov – 5 Dec 2024 HALLE 6 Basement Time passed neither too fast nor too slow. After leaving Hong Kong in a rush, Munich became my first stop in Europe. … Continue reading
Maria Alekhina featured on Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung
Pussy Riot’s Maria Alekhina joined AR’s Co-Directors Ivor Stodolsky and Marita Muukkonen for a thought-provoking panel at Art Cologne alongside Julia Moebus-Puck of the Vienna Actionism Museum WAM, and Kolja Reichert of the K21 NRW, co-organised by Kathrin Luz. Together … Continue reading
Event: No Callarem – Artists at Risk Barcelona
Join us on November 14 as Artists at Risk (AR) and No Callarem celebrate five years of No Callarem – Artists at Risk Barcelona! For half a decade, No Callarem has been a lifeline for artists facing repression, offering them … Continue reading
Rafto Conference 2024
Rafto Conference 2024 on Saturday, November 9 The Rafto Conference 2024 is here, inviting everyone to an inspiring event on Saturday, November 9. Taking place both in Bergen and online, this year’s conference celebrates Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, Cuban artist … Continue reading
Art and Dissent: Talk on Art, Resistance, and Courage
Art and Dissent: Join us for a powerful conversation about art and resistance at Art Cologne on 8 November 2024. Maria Alekhina (Pussy Riot), fresh off her co-curated Velvet Revolution exhibition at Munich’s Haus der Kunst. Marita Muukkonen and Ivor … Continue reading
