What can art achieve in regions affected by crisis? How do artists engage in fostering human connections and peaceful conflict transformation, and what are the indispensable conditions for this? The «Art in Conflict» series explores fundamental questions of international peacebuilding through dialogues with practitioners and scholars from diverse disciplines and backgrounds. In the format of roundtable conversations, with two guests at a time, the series addresses specific topics in this field, drawing on both practical experiences and theoretical reflections. The discussions are moderated by the team of artasfoundation, the Swiss foundation for art in conflict regions, which has been initiating and organising art projects since 2012.

Facts are essential both for informed public debates and for developing sustainable projects. Europe’s approach to its so-called external borders, particularly its relationship with Turkey, serves as a clear example of how it often acts against its own supposed core values when it comes to migration.

In conversation with Jennifer Steiner (WAV Research Collective), joining on-site, and Kübra Zeynep Sarıaslan (Social Anthropologist), joining online, we explore various research methodologies as well as their respective work on the EU border protection agency Frontex and journalism in transnational politics, with a particular focus on Turkey and Europe.

Spontaneous participation on site is always possible. Online participation is possible with prior registration.

It’s free entry and the event will be held in English.

For the event on 24 September, please register here.

Subscribe to the current programme of the «Art in Conflict» discussion series via this link.