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Support Art.490; A Film for Freedom
MANIFESTO The lyrics and music of Pablo Hasel, Valtònyc and Elgio have not only been condemned by an unjust and vindictive Spanish judicial system, but have also made them victims of media fabrication, depicting these artists as criminals and enemies … Continue reading
AR-Resident Roma Durov
Roma Durov, otherwise known as 9cyka, is a visual artist. Durov works closely with Pussy Riot, having designed clothes for and produced paintings with the group. In 2021, Durov was caught up in the wider, ongoing crackdown against the punk-feminist … Continue reading
AR-Resident Veronika (Nika) Nikulshina
Veronika “Nika” Nikulshina is a multidisciplinary artist and human rights defender from Russia. She is known for her work as a performance artist and as a prominent member of Pussy Riot. Her work with the punk feminist group has made … Continue reading
AR-Resident Anna (Anya) Kuzminykh
Anna (Anya) Kuzminykh is a screenwriter and film director from Russia, known for her work as a human rights defender and member of Pussy Riot. A graduate of the renowned Gerasimov Institute of Cinematography (VGIK) with several awards to her … Continue reading
AR-Resident Alexander (Sasha) Sofeev
Alexander (Sasha) Sofeev is a Russian artist, activist and member of Pussy Riot since 2012. His art and activism are centred on themes of protest, police brutality, political prisoners, LGBTQ rights and feminism in the Russian Federation. As a prominent … Continue reading
Georgia joins AR-Network with AR-Tbilisi at Untitled Gallery
We are very pleased to announce that Untitled Gallery Tbilisi (Georgia) has joined the Artists at Risk (AR)-Network as the host institution of AR-Tbilisi! Untitled Gallery is an art space established in early 2019 by Giorgi Rodionov in Tbilisi. Georgia. … Continue reading
EVENT: Artists at Risk Listening Session with Grammo & Timeka Suspect
Artists at Risk (AR) listening session With Grammo Suspect – Rainbow Ambassador & Timeka Suspect Monday 18 Oct 2021 2–4pm (Helsinki Time) Please join us for our next listening session organised by Artists at Risk (AR) with Grammo Suspect – … Continue reading
Meet the new members of the AR-Safe Haven Helsinki team!
It has been a joyful time at Artists at Risk (AR) in Finland, where we have welcomed two new members of our AR-Safe Haven Helsinki team over the summer: Annu Kemppainen and Ha Nguyen! AR has had an intense summer … Continue reading
PRESS: How to help Afghan artists and cultural workers now at risk under the Taliban by The Art Newspaper
SOURCE: The Art Newspaper Sarvy Geranpayeh 12.10.2021 PRESS TEXT: How to help Afghan artists and cultural workers now at risk under the Taliban As part of our ongoing series “Dispatches from Afghanistan”, we have compiled a list of organisations supporting those … Continue reading
PRESS RELEASE: “Resistosphere – a Visual Commentary on Contemporary forms of Resistance” an exhibition by Kianoush Ramezani
Dear friends and colleagues of Perpetuum Mobile (PM) and Artists at Risk (AR) in Finland! Welcome to the vernissage of in cooperation with Perpetuum Mobile (PM). Date: Friday, October 8th, 2021. Time: 17:00 Place: Venetsia building, Lapinlahti, Helsinki Opening Words: … Continue reading
