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Artists at Risk (AR) part of call to stop the execution of Yahaya Aminu Sharif
Yahaya Aminu Sharif, a 22-year-old musician, has been sentenced to death by a Sharia court in the Northern Nigerian state of Kano for using derogatory expressions against the Prophet Mohammed in one of his songs. Artists at Risk joins Freemuse, … Continue reading
Open Letter: European Democracy Action Plan
September 14, 2020 This open letter is being submitted in response to the public consultation launched by the European Commission on the European Democracy Action Plan (EDAP). We, the undersigned, welcome the initiative to develop a European Democracy Action Plan … Continue reading
PRESS: Vasemmiston olisi reagoitava voimakkaammin islamismiin, vaatii Suomeen muuttanut pilapiirtäjä, Kianoush Ramezani by Voima
SOURCE: Voima Ilona Iida Simes 04.09.2020 PRESS TEXT: Vasemmiston olisi reagoitava voimakkaammin islamismiin, vaatii Suomeen muuttanut pilapiirtäjä, Kianoush Ramezani Maailmankuulu poliittinen pilapiirtäjä, iranilaissyntyinen Kianoush Ramezani varoittaa Eurooppaa demokratian murenemisesta ja ihmisoikeuksien polkemisesta. Ikuinen kuningas. Sitä tarkoittaa Kianoush-etunimi muinaisen persian … Continue reading
EVENT: Duo Ali Saad & Sanna Salmenkallio at Le Petit Festival du Théâtre
Source: Le Petit Festival du Théâtre 21.08.2020 PERJANTAI 21.8 klo 20.00 Duo Ali Saad & Sanna Salmenkallio Duo Ali Saad & Sanna Salmenkallio on irakilais-suomalainen duo, joka tekee tutkimusmatkaa arabialaisen ja eurooppalaisen kulttuurin välimaastossa. Laulaja Ali Saad kasvoi bagdadilaiseen muusikkosukuun ja … Continue reading
Hietsun Paviljonki welcomes Artists at Risk (AR)
The new AR Studio, Event and Workshop space for AR-Residents on Hietaranta Beach in Helsinki. Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to be joining the community at Hietsun Paviljonki in Helsinki, with the use of a studio and a workshop … 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
AR-Kraków at Nośna Foundation
Artists at Risk (AR) is delighted to welcome Nośna Foundation, a non-profit art gallery and independent art space in Kraków, Poland, to the network of AR-Safe Haven Residencies. The residency is co-financed by the City of Kraków. As part of the … 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
Lapinlahti welcomes Artists at Risk (AR) / Perpetuum Mobile (PM)
The new PM / AR Commons Space, Studio and Office in Lapinlahti We are more than glad that over the past period members of Lapinlahden Lähde have kindly welcomed Artists at Risk (AR) as part of the Lapinlahti community. Perpetuum … Continue reading
PRESS: THE BIGGER PICTURE ARTISTS AT RISK by Gillian Jakab
SOURCE: Gagosian Gillian Jakab 09.06.2020 PRESS TEXT: THE BIGGER PICTURE ARTISTS AT RISK Artists at Risk (AR) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates the secure passage of persecuted artists and welcomes them in safe-haven residencies around the world. But … Continue reading
