Item Archive: Artists at Risk (AR)
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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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Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), OSCE
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
Posted in AR-Artist Bios, NEWS
Tagged ar safe haven helsinki, Artists at Risk (AR), human rights defender
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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Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), Safe Haven Helsinki
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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Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), MQ Wien, Perpetuum Mobile (PM)
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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Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), Perpetuum Mobile (PM), RENA
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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Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), perpetuum mobile
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
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Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), Safe Haven Helsinki
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
Joe Lyimo’s Residency and Upcoming Performance at MuseumsQuartier Wien
Meet Joe Lyimo, also known as Forever Young Joy, a Tanzanian musician whose soulful practice blends storytelling, emotional resonance and rich melodic traditions. We are thrilled to announce his AR-Residency at our new partner, the MuseumsQuartier Wien! Joe … Continue reading
Posted in AR-Artist Events, NEWS
Tagged Artists at Risk (AR), Austria, LGBTQ voices, MuseumsQuartier, music as resistance, Perpetuum Mobile (PM), Tanzania, trans artists
Preparing a new Culture Compass for Europe
Preparing a new Culture Compass for Europe Consultation event with cultural sector representatives, hosted by European Commissioner Glenn Micallef Commissioner for Intergenerational Fairness, Youth, Culture and Sport The Culture Compass for Europe is conceived as a new strategic … Continue reading