Author Archives: Rowena Hurme
AR-Alumnus Said Ahmed Mohamed Alhassan wins the State of the ART(ist) prize “Haawriya”
We are thrilled to share that Said Ahmed Mohamed Alhassan has won the main prize for his project Haawriya at the State of the ART(ist) competition. This prestigious award celebrates artists who bravely confront threats such as political persecution, repression, … Continue reading
The Last Word in London
We are delighted to share the news that “The Last Word” will be making its debut at the Marylebone Theatre in London this September. Artists at Risk (AR) had the honour of being part of The Last Word’s journey, invited … Continue reading
Introducing RENA: Switzerland’s New Refuge Network for Artists at Risk
Artists at Risk (AR) is very pleased to be affiliated with the formation of the new Swiss association for artists at risk, Refuge Network for Artists (RENA). RENA was formed in a series of meetings with residences, funders and interested … Continue reading
German Federal Budget Cuts Threaten to Halve Funding for Independent Art
Sign the petition and support Germany’s independent cultural landscape Link: chng.it/2CXdyf8bSc The German federal government has put forward a budget for 2025, halving the Federal Cultural Fund (Bundekulturfonds), which is crucial for the German “Freie Szene” – independent artists. It … Continue reading
Introducing AR-Resident Ato Kwamina Hasford (Oteanankanduro)
Artists at Risk’s (AR) resident artist Ato Kwamina Hasford, Oteanankanduro, is a multidisciplinary artist from Ghana. His artistic journey began as a storyteller, and has evolved to encompass titles such as queer activist, dramatist, director, filmmaker, music producer, and performing … Continue reading
Execution of musician Reza Rasaei draws international condemnation
On 6 August 2024, Reza Rasaei, an Iranian Kurdish musician and singer, was executed following a trial marked by allegations of torture and coerced confessions. Reza was convicted of killing an intelligence commander during nationwide protests in 2022, which were … Continue reading
