AR-Artist Events
EVENT: Dark Reflections, outdoor dance by AR-Resident Angela Aldebs
The first two weeks of November are a dark time in Finland, in the literal sense. Arriving from much brighter climes Angela Aldebs, AR-Resident at AR-Safe Haven Helsinki, has developed a new outdoor dance performance entitled “Dark Reflections” in Kokkola, … Continue reading
Artists at Risk (AR) re-launches the “Peer-to-Peer Review” format
Artists at Risk (AR) is based on over two decades of experience working with artist-in-residencies. Perpetuum Mobile (PM) developed, experimented and expanded with new ways of working with artists, including artists under threat, and developed several innovative formats. Aside from … Continue reading
Welcoming AR-Resident Razan Rahama
Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to welcome Sudanese filmmaker Razan Rahama as the first AR-Resident at AR-Kraków. The residency, which will take place remotely, is hosted in cooperation with Nośna Foundation, a non-profit art gallery and independent art space in Kraków, … Continue reading
Artists at Risk (AR) launches new “Peer Artists” programme
As part of the regular updates and refinements of its programmes, AR is introducing a new Peer Artist scheme at AR-Safe Haven Helsinki. The idea is to pair AR-Residents with artists, who are their peers in the local scene. Aside … Continue reading
Lil Baliil releases new track Corona to protect African community
2 June 2020 Afro-Pop musician and AR-Resident Lil Baliil has recorded a new song, Corona, to encourage Somalis and fellow Africans to reduce the risk of contracting Covid-19. Alarmed by reports that the Somali community has been hit disproportionately … Continue reading
Welcoming Artists at Risk (AR) Resident Ibrahim Jawabreh
Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to welcome Palestinian artist Ibrahim Jawabreh as an AR-Resident. This short-term residency is funded by the AR Covid-19 Emergency Fund, created to support artists at risk who face threats to their freedom or safety … Continue reading
Welcoming Benjamin Abras to AR-Tunis
Benjamin Abras is an Afro-Brazilian visual artist, dancer and performer whose work explores black culture and the restrictions placed upon the black body. Moving from his first residency period at AR-Tangiers, he is the second resident at the fast-developing Artists … Continue reading
Welcoming Rémi Sarmini to AR-Tunis
A warm welcome to Rémi Sarmini as an Artists at Risk (AR) Resident at AR-Tunis! Rémi Sarmini is a Syrian theatre director, actor, educator and founder of the theatre collective Tajroubeh Troupe. He is currently based in Tunis where he … Continue reading
Grammo Suspect launches new album: Embrace Diversity
17 May, 2020 On occasion of the International Day against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia 🌈 #IDAHOT #LGBTQ #IDAHOBIT2020, Artists at Risk (AR) sends our Huge congratulations to Grammo Suspect on the release of Embrace Diversity, her album campaigning for justice … Continue reading
Welcoming Ali Saad to AR-Helsinki
IA Resident – Ali Saad A big welcome to Ali Saad as an Immigré Artists (IA)-Resident at AR-Safe Haven Helsinki! Saad is an Iraqi musician currently working in Finland as a musician, composer and sound designer. He has worked at … Continue reading