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

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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Chuu Wai

Visual Artist
Myanmar

Chuu Wai is a free-spirited and committed artist whose work often centers around the role of women in Burma. Her artistic practice includes painting and performance art.

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Chuu Wai

Visual Artist
Myanmar

Chuu Wai is a free-spirited and committed artist whose work often centers around the role of women in Burma. Her artistic practice includes painting and performance art.

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Kue Cool

Visual Artist
Myanmar

Kue Cool is a painter, graphic designer and the first female graffiti artist in Myanmar.

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Kue Cool

Visual Artist
Myanmar

Kue Cool is a painter, graphic designer and the first female graffiti artist in Myanmar.

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