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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Salute yal bannot is an all-girl band based in Sudan. Writing and composing their own songs, their creative practice explores social and political issues, particularly concerning women.
Find out moreSalute Yal Bannot
Performing Artist
Sudan
Salute yal bannot is an all-girl band based in Sudan. Writing and composing their own songs, their creative practice explores social and political issues, particularly concerning women.
Find out moreDr. Cecilia G. Salinas is an artist and anthropologist whose artistic practice combines words and images to explore the topic of childhood and trauma.
Find out moreCecilia G. Salinas
Visual Artist
Argentina / Norway
Dr. Cecilia G. Salinas is an artist and anthropologist whose artistic practice combines words and images to explore the topic of childhood and trauma.
Find out moreYohannes Mulat Mekonnen is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Oslo, Norway. His research-based art works often take form as moving images, paintings, and site-specific art installations. Representation is a central theme that underpins all of his works.
Find out moreYohannes Mulat Mekonnen
Visual Artist
Ethiopia / Norway
Yohannes Mulat Mekonnen is a multidisciplinary visual artist based in Oslo, Norway. His research-based art works often take form as moving images, paintings, and site-specific art installations. Representation is a central theme that underpins all of his works.
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