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?

highlights

Faytinga

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.

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Faytinga

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.

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Cecilia 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.

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Cecilia 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.

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KSN

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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KSN

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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