A Canvas of Courage - Opening Event (1st December 6.30pm)
We would like to invite you to join us at the Opening event of the upcoming"A Canvas of Courage" art exhibition on the 1st December, a collaboration between Amnesty International UK, Artvocate.co, and Union Chapel. This event will showcase the activist artworks from Hong Kong, China, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia and more. Through their works, we will explore powerful expressions of resistance and efforts to promote human rights, while building connections between diaspora activists and artists.
You will get the chance to appreciate a 4.5 metre Pillar of Shame, created by Jens Galschiøt depicting the 4th June Massacre, alongside with 20 other established activist artists such as James Earley (prestigious prize winner at The London Biennale), Sai (prominent Burmese artist whose father was seized by the military junta) and Fahmi Reza (Malaysian artist best known for portraying Malaysian politicians in a satirical way). They demonstrate how human rights violations are a collective experience shared across cultures and geographic boundaries. Together, we strive to extend the reach and impact of activist art, to create dialogues between artists and activists, and to inspire the fight for justice and human rights.
Venue: Union Chapel (rear entrance), Compton Avenue, London N1 2XD
Exhibition date: 30th November (Thu) - 10th December (Sun)