Artists at Risk
Artists at Risk (AR) is a non-profit organization working at the intersection of human rights and the arts since 2013. It supports artists facing persecution, oppression, or fleeing conflict by relocating and funding them globally through a network of partners, including artistic institutions and international organizations.
By 2022-2023, AR assisted 767 artists and cultural professionals across 302 partner institutions. The organization has helped prominent figures like Pussy Riot’s Maria Alyokhina and Nadya Tolokonnikova, and Vietnamese dissident Mai Khoi.
City
Helsinki
Country
Finland
Region
Europe
Year of Creation
2013
Featured Project
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