Art during crisis: session on Georgia
Through monthly digital sessions, Art during crisis explores the role of art in times of crisis, such as (international) resistance, solidarity and hospitality.
On 2 April our conversation focuses on the intense political climate in Georgia, with artivist (artist + activist) and mediamaker Tekla Tevdorashvili and Erekle Mgeladze (Liaison Music).
Focus on Georgia
The intense political climate in Georgia, marked by ongoing protests, political prisoners and rising authoritarianism,creates a hostile environment for anyone who deviates from state-approved norms.
This makes marginalized groups even more vulnerable. Individual expression, such as that of LGBTQIA+ communities, is suppressed, and their safety and visibility are restricted, making it increasingly unsafe to openly express one’s identity.
Speakers
- Tekla Tevdorashvili is an artivist (artist + activist) and media worker from Tbilisi, Georgia. Over the years, she has worked across different mediums, such as: film, installation, words, photography, and recently sound both as an artistic and healing practice. Activist messages have always been part of her art. In January, she moved to Brussels and started working for Qommunity. This organization creates supportive systems and spaces in Belgium for queer folks with forced migration backgrounds through artistic practices and non-formal education.
- Beco / Erekle Mgeladze is a co founder of Liaison Music. With a background in queer and environmental activism based on leftist values in Georgia, Erekle was involved in social movements and community organizing. After moving to Brussels, Erekle began combining these experiences by working on social issues while using practical organizational skills through Liaison Music. The main focus is building a community for queer people with forced migration backgrounds. To create a space for artistic creation, informal education and community gatherings, is especially important for queer migrants who face barriers due to oppressive migration policies, as well as homophobia, transphobia, racism and migrantophobia.
Practical
Thursday 2 April from 1pm until 2pm, online via Zoom.
The conversations are held in English.
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More information
Find out everything about the monthly online discussions organised by Art during crisis here.
Do you have any other questions? Please contact our colleague Femke.
