Author Archives: Rowena Hurme
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
ArtReview: Ukraine Cultural Heritage
Source: ArtReview En Liang Khong 15.11.2024 mailchi.mp/artreview/ukraine-cultural-heritage?e=e5afe85eef PRESS TEXT Critical loss Art historian Polina Baitsym talks to museum directors and curators in Ukraine who, in recent weeks, have turned galleries into crisis centres and bomb shelters. But amidst the carnage, there … Continue reading
Frieze: Editor’s letter
Source: Frieze Andrew Durbin 06.03.2022 mailchi.mp/frieze/mar-eic-06032022?e=c6dbbf4a92 PRESS TEXT Hello, This email typically celebrates a new issue of frieze. While I am thrilled with the latest edition, which was published last week, I would rather direct your immediate attention to artistsatrisk.org, a non-profit … Continue reading