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AR-Resident Smart Owie: Nigerian Sculptor

Smart Owie was born in Benin, Nigeria, a city renowned for its sculptural background, particularly in the fields of casting. Owie himself was fortunate to come from a family of wood carvers and he learned the skill from an … Continue reading →

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The ARTISTS AT RISK PAVILION—Artists. Risks. Humans. Rights.

The ARTISTS AT RISK PAVILION—Artists. Risks. Humans. Rights. Biennale Preview Launch: 18-19 April, 2024 Exhibition Period: April 17–May 16, 2024 Palazzo Zorzi, UNESCO Venice, Castello 4930, 30122 Venice The ARTISTS AT RISK PAVILION—Artists. Risks. Humans. Rights. with the support of … Continue reading →

Update on Funding and Applications for Artists at Risk (AR)-Residencies

Artists at Risk (AR) is a highly versatile organisation that grows and changes according to urgency of risk, realistic feasibility of operations, and availability of resources. As previously announced, Special Project Funding which made a high volume of support and … Continue reading →

Thank you to Crespo Foundation for Supporting Afghan Artists!

The Crespo Foundation has been the first and (so far) only donor to provide funds specifically for Afghan artists. Although other funds have contributed to our work for Afghans in the region, Crespo Foundation has been, for two years, the … Continue reading →

Update and Urgent Appeal to Support Ukrainian Artists

Today marks a sombre anniversary. It has been two years since the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine. We have been steadfast in our mission to protect and assist artists worldwide. The collective effort for Ukraine is unprecedented. Since 24 February … Continue reading →

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