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Artists at Risk (AR) at the Helsinki+50 Conference
Last week, AR-Resident Ana Jabauri and Artists at Risk (AR) co-founder Marita Muukkonen attended the Helsinki+50 Conference at Finlandia Hall, organised by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland. The Helsinki+50 Conference marks the 50th anniversary of the … Continue reading
Introducing HRD AR-Resident Ana Jabauri!
Welcome Ana Jabauri! A distinguished human rights lawyer from Georgia, Ana is the second AR-Resident to participate in the Artists at Risk (AR) Human RIghts Defender pilot programme in Helsinki. A graduate of the Free University of Tbilisi … Continue reading
Congratulations to this year’s State of the ART(ist) prize winners!
A collaborative project between the Austrian Federal Ministry of European and International Affairs and Ars Electronica, State of the ART(ist) provides financial support and visibility to at-risk creatives. Since its founding, AR co-directors Marita Muukkonen and Ivor Stodolsky have been … Continue reading
Introducing new AR-Resident Matt Shally!
Artists at Risk (AR) is excited to announce the residency of Georgian actor and director Matt Shally at AR-Safe Haven Helsinki! Matt is known for his vibrant work in film, drag, theatre, and fashion performances, often incorporating personal … Continue reading
AR-Resident Joe Lyimo’s Residency Testimony
Tanzanian AR-Resident Joe Lyimo held a stunning final performance following his residency at Vienna’s flagship contemporary art institution MuseumsQuartier Wien! Joe was the first AR-resident as part of a new partnership with MQ Wien. On June 17th, Joe … Continue reading
The Refuge Network for Artists (RENA)’s first nationwide meeting in Switzerland
The Refuge Network for Artists (RENA) recently held its first nationwide meeting in Switzerland. Committed to protecting artistic freedom of expression, RENA is the first national network in Switzerland dedicated to human rights and arts. The Swiss RENA … Continue reading
Celebrating AR’s work in 2024: 99 Artist at Risk (AR) Residents!
As we mark 12 years of Artists at Risk (AR) and over 949 artists hosted from our inception until the end of last year, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of 2024 with our partners and followers – and share … Continue reading
Introducing PM/AR Resident Vadim Smyslov
Perpetuum Mobile (PM) is pleased to reveal that Vadim Smyslov, currently publishing exposés on Russian spies in the Nordic region, is in residency at AR-Safe Haven Helsinki with the support of the JOKES Foundation! Vadim Smyslov is an … Continue reading
Ecologists at Risk (ER) Public Call in Maasai / ENKIPOTOTO oo lang’eni lenkop o ng’uesi oogolikito tiatua AFRIKA
Apply at this link. ILANG’ENI LENKOP O NG’UESI OOGOLIKITO (ER) Olchirika le Mondial loolang’eni lenkop oo ng’uesi ootii atua en’goloto OLKILIKWAI LEMAA Iriiu olkilikwai tene … Tadwaa empalai naipotuto iltung’anak metoomonu tene … ENKIPOTOTO oo lang’eni lenkop o ng’uesi oogolikito tiatua … Continue reading
New Pilot Programme for Protecting Human Rights Defenders (HRDs)
We are excited to announce that Artists at Risk (AR) is coordinating a pilot programme in cooperation with the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland and the City of Helsinki, with key funding from ProtectDefenders.eu! The programme offers … Continue reading
