On June 3rd 2021, the INSPIRE research platform was launched with a live performance by Faytinga and a presentation of artwork by Diala Brisly. The research platform can be explored at is a research project that studies the role of artists and creative practice in and after violent conflict. The project is hosted by the Peace Research Institute in Oslo (ÌÇÐÄÍøÒ³°æ) and connected to the . The website is at the core of our research project and will function as a space for critical and creative reflection as well as a a live archive of the project. The INSPIRE research team includes , , , and .
Programme Presentation of the research project by Cindy Horst
Presentation of the website by Katarzyna Grabska and Sara Christophersen
Music performance by . Faytinga is a prominent African singer and musician from Eritrea, with a Kunama heritage. A freedom fighter turned musician, Faytinga has developed her own style of music, that finds its inspiration in Eritrea’s rich musical traditions.
Conversation and exhibition of artwork with . Diala is a Syrian artist whose artistic practice spans a variety of mediums, including animation, painting, conceptual art, illustration, comic books and murals. Recurring themes in her work are social justice, freedom, and a desire to give a voice to children.
Q & A with the audience
Thank you to the artists for their powerful contributions and to the audience for an interesting and engaging discussion! A video recording of the event can be viewed here.
