Carving out a space for free expression has always been a high-cost fight for artists under autocratic rule. Today, that space is contested even in some established western democracies. This session will present you with real life models and experiences from Africa, the Middle East and Norway of those working effortlessly to salvage a space for free expression for artists. How can we ensure more international engagement in protecting the rights of artists at risk?
Register here for the Workshop At Wexfo
Lillehammer 23rd May!
Program
Session Introduction: Cato Litangen, Director MIMETA
Speakers:
Basma El Husseini, Founding Director of Action for Hope and Landscapes of Hope international community, Lebanon/Belgium
Faissal Kiwewa, Director Bayimba, Uganda
Helge Lunde, Director International Cities of Refuge Network (ICORN)
Helle Seljeholm, Visual Artist, Norway
Khalid Al Baih, Artist, Political Cartoonist, Sudan/Norway
Morten Gjelten, Director, Association of Norwegian Theatres and Orchestras (Norsk teater- og orkesterforening – NTO)
