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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]