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Meet Olena Lakhai, an artist and art teacher from Dnipro, Ukraine, and our newest Artists at Risk (AR) Resident in Helsinki

  For over 14 years, Olena has been nurturing young creativity in her art studio in Dnipro, helping them explore their imagination and fall in love with art. Passionate about painting in all its forms, she creates her own vibrant … Continue reading →

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Meet Liubov Romaniuk: a visual artist from the Donestk region in Ukraine!

This spring, we had the pleasure of hosting visual artist Liubov Romaniuk, from the Donetsk region of Ukraine, at the Artists at Risk (AR) – Safe Haven Helsinki.     Romaniuk’s artistic practice focuses on natural resources and the way … Continue reading →

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Introducing new AR-Residents in Zanzibar!

We’re thrilled to welcome four powerful voices from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to our AR-Safe Haven Zanzibar Entertainment Foundation (AR-ZAEF). The DRC faces ongoing conflict, displacement, and humanitarian crises, particularly in North Kivu. Armed groups and violence exacerbate … Continue reading →

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2024 tuimme 99:ää Artist at Risk (AR) -residenssiläistä! 

AR on tukenut yli 949:ää taiteen ammattilaista vuodesta 2013, jolloin se aloitti toimintansa. Haluamme juhlistaa vuoden 2024 saavutuksia partnereiden ja seuraajien kanssa, sekä kertoa vuoden 2025 uutisia.      Tuimme 99:ää residenssiläistä maailmanlaajuisesti vuonna 2024:   Merkittävistä rahoitusleikkauksista huolimatta onnistuimme … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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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 →

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