What can art achieve in regions affected by war? How do artists create opportunities for encounters and foster peaceful conflict resolution? artasfoundation, the Swiss foundation for art in conflict regions, has been initiating and organising art projects since 2012. Through practice, it is repeatedly confronted with fundamental questions. The series Art in Conflict aims to delve into these questions by an exchange between practitioners and scholars. This series, presented as moderated table discussions by the artasfoundation team, explores specific topics grounded in practical experiences and theoretical insights.

Georgia is in the midst of a historical crisis: pro-European demonstrators are protesting against the government’s pro-Russian course, despite facing state violence and repression. After parliamentary elections that did not meet international standards, the demonstrations continued after the controversial election of Mikheil Kavelashvili as the new president in December 2024. The discussion will address historical backgrounds, geopolitical contexts, and other relevant issues.

Interested visitors are welcome to attend and to take part in the discussions. Spontaneous participation on site is always possible. Online participation is possible with prior registration.

Free entry

For the event on 19 Februar, please register here

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