Artistic encounters
in war and violent conflict
Artistic
encounters
in war and
violent conflict
What inspires and motivates those engaged in creative practice? How do artistic expressions inspire and move others to action for social justice during and after war? How do artists, art and activism intersect in and after wars in Sudan, Myanmar and amongst exiled artists around the world?
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Faytinga is a prominent Eritrean singer and musician of Kunama heritage. A freedom fighter turned musician, Faytinga has developed her own style of music that finds inspiration in Eritrea’s rich musical traditions.
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Performing Artist
Eritrea
Faytinga is a prominent Eritrean singer and musician of Kunama heritage. A freedom fighter turned musician, Faytinga has developed her own style of music that finds inspiration in Eritrea’s rich musical traditions.
Find out moreDiala Brisly is a Syrian artist whose artistic practice spans a variety of media, including animation, painting, conceptual art, illustration, comic books and murals.
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Visual Artist
France / Syria
Diala Brisly is a Syrian artist whose artistic practice spans a variety of media, including animation, painting, conceptual art, illustration, comic books and murals.
Find out moreKSN is a photographer, writer and ethnographer. Since the military coup in Myanmar 1 February 2021, she has used photography to contribute to the revolution.
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Visual Artist
Myanmar
KSN is a photographer, writer and ethnographer. Since the military coup in Myanmar 1 February 2021, she has used photography to contribute to the revolution.
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