The Art For Human Rights Podcast

Peter Sis is a reknowned award-winning artist, tapestry maker and children's book author & illustrator. A long-time collaborator with Art for Human Rights, he was born in Brno, Czechoslovakia and emigrated to the USA in the 1980s, where he worked with the New York Times as a featured illustrator for 17 years, publishing many books and celebrated pieces of art as well. Learn more here: https://petersis.com/

Belarussian-born artist Maria Gvardeitseva joins the podcast to discuss her upbringing in the former Soviet Union, and how it compelled her to become an artist and inspired some of her greatest works. Maria's striking style as both a visual and installation artist has captured the attention of many around the world for her arresting views on migration, divorce, patriarchy, war and other challenging themes of our time You can learn more about Maria here: https://mariagvardeitseva.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maria.gvard/

Irish artist, political cartoonist and activist Pan Cooke explores his connection with the BLM movement in the wake of the killing George Floyd, as well as how becoming useful to society through art has helped him find a way to overcome his struggles with OCD. Learn more about Pan's art and upcoming book release here: ⁠https://www.acmkidsandillustration.com/illustrators/pan-cooke⁠⁠https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712521/puzzled-by-pan-cooke/paperback/⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/thefakepan/⁠

Chinese artist, political cartoonist and human rights defender Badiucao speaks with us about his life in exile, unyielding commitment to fairness and justice and his artistic passions influenced by modern-day politics. Learn more about Badiucao's art and upcoming events here: https://www.badiucao.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/badiucao X: https://twitter.com/badiucao

Milan-born artist Matteo Pericoli discusses his life, inspiration and collaboration with Art for Human Rights 'Windows on Elsewhere'. Learn more about Matteo here: https://matteopericoli.com/More about Window's on Elsewhere: https://matteopericoli.com/portfolio-item/windows-on-elsewhere/