HRF invites you to Silenced Voices: Artists Defying Repression
On Sept. 18 and 19, while the representatives of Latin America’s most brutal dictatorships meet at the UN General Assembly, the Human Rights Foundation (HRF), in partnership with Freedom House and other organizations, will host a special art exhibition and event series at New York City’s Blue Gallery (222 E. 46th St.) honoring the political […]
Chinese Banksy hits Miami streets
Resident Artist Spotlight: Lilia Kvatsabaya
In August 2020, Lilia Kvatsabaya, a Belarusian graphic design student, found herself amid the largest protests in the country’s history. She wore a white t-shirt and white pants — symbolizing solidarity with Belarus’ political prisoners — and a red and white bracelet, the colors of the pro-democracy movement. She carried a sign that read: “I’m […]
Celebrating Our Impact: Mid-Year Update on HRF’s Programs
As we’ve rounded out the halfway mark of 2022, I’d like to take a moment to reflect on the progress and impact of HRF’s work thus far. Over the past few years, HRF’s programs have expanded dramatically in diversity and scope, paving the way for new collaborations and innovative tactics for protecting human rights globally. […]
Art in Protest at the 2022 Oslo Freedom Forum
https://youtu.be/CkRQVhaDBbM Art, creativity, and free expression are some of the greatest threats to authoritarian rule. Through its soft power, art can expose abuses and injustices perpetrated by dictators, and rally civil society around a cause. For this reason, the Oslo Freedom Forum has become a natural home for musicians, performers, comedians, and visual artists who […]
Who Burned Down the Sculpture of Xi Jinping at a California Park?
Chinese Artist Wields Digital Olympic Imagery to Protest Own Country
Exposición digital de artistas del Movimiento San Isidro reivindica el arte como forma de resistencia
