#art-and-activism

#art-and-activism

Azov holds a special place in my heart, mirrored by the sentiments of many Ukrainians. This collaboration feels like a continuation of our shared journey-it began with my appearance at Kornit Fashion Week London, clutching the Help Mariupol Azovstal Now poster that captured global attention, and it has evolved through pieces like the embroidered Prayer for Azov in our Vesnyanka collection.

The festival aims to connect art with health, showcasing authors like Viet Thanh Nguyen and Roxane Gay while facilitating tough conversations and celebrating joyous moments in literature.

...art's ability to define its own laws in the face of lawful violence in unjust systems...sending messages that can be passed on.

"Tenderness is the word that keeps coming to mind while watching Alex Ketley's 'An Approximation of Resilience.' The dance is unfailingly, unflaggingly, extraordinarily tender."

The oscillation between purity, beauty, and misery on Earth is reflected in art, highlighting how these contrasting experiences shape perception and truth.

Amidst the grim offerings of the Chicago International Film Festival, I found comfort in documentaries that remind us transformation and hope are never far away.

I recoiled at the pain. It was heartbreaking, seeing the images of children being put on the boats by their parents knowing that they may never see them again.

Join us for Dragmocracy on October 12th, a night filled with pride, drag, debates, and free drinks, empowering our community to vote and make history.

Teresa Margolles stated, "We pay this tribute to [Karla La Borrada] and all the other people who were killed for reasons of hate. But, above all, to those who live on, to the new generations who will defend the power to freely choose to live with dignity." This illustrates the artwork's purpose as a memorial and call for respect and understanding towards the trans community.

Leilah Babirye demonstrates the power of her sculpting process using a chainsaw, merging traditional African art with contemporary elements to express the rich history of queer communities in Africa.