{"id":1382,"date":"2013-04-10T20:11:14","date_gmt":"2013-04-10T20:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/freedimensional.org\/?p=1382"},"modified":"2013-04-10T20:14:38","modified_gmt":"2013-04-10T20:14:38","slug":"save-the-date-april-25-fd-exhibition-fundraiser-fragile-states","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fd.artistsafety.net\/2013\/04\/save-the-date-april-25-fd-exhibition-fundraiser-fragile-states\/","title":{"rendered":"SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 25 – fD Exhibition Fundraiser – FRAGILE STATES"},"content":{"rendered":"
Fragile States is an exploration of the physical and psychological experiences of persecution and forced displacement. The artists featured in the exhibition share a common experience of having to leave their country of origin after facing threats, violent assault, imprisonment or torture as a result of using their creative practice to voice the concerns of their communities.<\/p>\n Featured Artists: Owen Maseko (Zimbabwe), Zunar (Malaysia), Kianoush Ramezani (Iran), Chaw Ei Thein (Burma), Kardash Onnig (Armenia), Khaled Barakeh (Syria), Arahmaiani Feisal (Indonesia) and Issa Nyaphaga (Cameroon).<\/strong><\/p>\n Admission by donation (suggested donation $10 – $20) to freeDimensional. fD supports culture in the service of free expression, justice and equality by protecting critical voices through creative safe haven residency programs, mobilizing critical resources and services and quick-response funding to remove cultural activists from dangerous situations. fD will receive 60% of proceeds from exhibition sales to further regional artist safety initiatives and to support the needs of artists in distress.<\/p>\n<\/a>freeDimensional in partnership with the Brian Morris Gallery <\/a>invites you to attend a group exhibition launch and fundraiser, Fragile States<\/strong>, on April 25, from 6-9PM<\/strong>.<\/p>\n