SXSW 2025
Art in Protest: Fostering Democracy Through Creative Dissent
Description:
Listen to inspiring testimonies from artists at the frontlines of democracy-building in Africa, Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Asia about how different art modalities can make a difference.
This discussion offers perspectives and global case studies on how artivism can be a potent tool for peaceful, creative dissent by illuminating democratic pathways. Join a diverse group of artists from different corners of the world, using various media, including performance art, film, visual arts, and music, as they wield their creativity as a force for change.
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Takeaways
- Understanding why art is important for democratic discourse and activism. Analyzing why/how authoritarians restrict free artistic expression.
- Debating whether art can make a significant difference in the democratic landscape.
- Examining art as a therapy tool for activists.
Speakers
- Natalia Kaliada, Co-Founder, Belarus Free Theatre
- Vanessa Hope, Film Director, Producer, Partner, Double Hope Films
- Emmanuel Jal, South Sudanese-Canadian artist, actor, author, Self-Employed
- Alireza Shojaian, Iranian-born French painter and visual activist, Self-Employed
Organizer
Issa Sarikamis, Program Officer, Human Rights Foundation
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