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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Yohannes Mulat Mekonnen is a visual artist working in Oslo. 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
Yohannes Mulat Mekonnen is a visual artist working in Oslo. 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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Visual Artist
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 moreDr. Cecilia Salinas is a trained artist and anthropologist whose artistic practice combines words and images.
Find out moreCecilia G. Salinas
Visual Artist
Argentina / Norway
Dr. Cecilia Salinas is a trained artist and anthropologist whose artistic practice combines words and images.
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