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    PRIO Centre on Culture and Violent Conflict

    The PRIO Centre on Culture and Violent Conflict is devoted to the study of relations between culture and violent conflict.

    Online Exhibition

    Societal Transformation in Conflict Contexts (TRANSFORM)

    When facing war or oppression, what motivates people to take action for social justice? How do small but brave acts of resistance inspire larger transformations and what is the role of storytelling in this? You will find answers in our online exhibition.

    News

    Sunday, 19 Feb 2023

    INSPIRE Art Award - Open Call for Artists

    Now more than ever we can see how the impact of war and violence changes societies and people. Artists are often at the frontline of documenting, sharing and transforming experiences of war, violent conflict, exile and displacement. 

    Event Recording

    Monday, 13 Mar 2023 17:00-18:00

    01:05:02

    Resisting Occupation through Art - A Conversation with Ahmed Tobasi

    ​How does occupation affect art and individual artists? Is it possible to look at art from occupied areas without considering the restrictions on freedom and other rights? Is free art possible in occupied territories?

    Event Recording

    Monday, 21 Nov 2022 16:00-18:00

    Inspiring Serendipities - INSPIRE Seminar Series

    ​Please be invited to this INSPIRE seminar with architect and visual artist Jad El Khoury who will present his work and lead a workshop. Some light snacks and beverages will be provided.

    News

    Monday, 5 Sep 2022

    INSPIRE - Open Space Geneva

    ​Exploring inspiration, motivation and artistic creation of artists engaged with themes of war, conflict, displacement and social (in)justice.

    News

    Wednesday, 4 May 2022

    NORM Project Kick-Off Meeting

    The NORM project ('Shaping the Digital World Order: Norms and Agency along the Digital Silk Road in Southeast Asia') was officially launched with a kick-off meeting on 4 May.

    News

    Sunday, 19 Feb 2023

    INSPIRE Art Award - Open Call for Artists

    Now more than ever we can see how the impact of war and violence changes societies and people. Artists are often at the frontline of documenting, sharing and transforming experiences of war, violent conflict, exile and displacement. 

    Event Recording

    Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 18:30-20:00

    01:29:08

    Food as a Catalyst for Change

    ​A talk by Sean Sherman, "the Sioux Chef", followed by a discussion about how food can be a catalyst for change.

    News

    Thursday, 23 Jun 2022

    Residency on Creative Practice and Activism in the Context of Conflict and Oppression

    ​On 15 August, PRIO, PRAKSIS and artist Motaz Habbash will kick off a month-long residency with ten artists whose creative practices respond to lived experiences of conflict and oppression. 

    Video

    Friday, 10 Feb 2023

    30:53

    Inspiring Serendipities

    The INSPIRE Seminar Series explores art-based and co-creative methods; ethics of doing research with artists; and engaged scholarship and art – all in the context of violent conflict and war.

    Event Recording

    Thursday, 15 Sep 2022 14:00-15:30

    01:33:04

    Inspiring Myanmar: Chuu Wai - An Artist with Baggage - INSPIRE Seminar Series

    ​Please be invited to first INSPIRE seminar this autumn with Burmese artist and activist Chuu Wai, in conversation with PRIO researcher Marte Nilsen. 

    Event Recording

    Wednesday, 08 Jun 2022 12:00-13:00

    01:16:58

    INSPIRE Seminar Series: Identity, Alienation and Exclusion – a Conversation with Ibrahim Mursal

    ​​​We invite you to the last INSPIRE seminar this spring with filmmaker Ibrahim Mursal.

    People

    Øystein H. Rolandsen

    Øystein H. Rolandsen

    Research Professor

    Kaja Borchgrevink

    Kaja Borchgrevink

    Senior Researcher

    Cindy Horst

    Cindy Horst

    Research Professor

    Åshild Kolås

    Åshild Kolås

    Research Professor

    Pinar Tank

    Pinar Tank

    Senior Researcher

    Nicholas Marsh

    Nicholas Marsh

    Senior Researcher

    Kristoffer Lidén

    Kristoffer Lidén

    Senior Researcher

    Jørgen Jensehaugen

    Jørgen Jensehaugen

    Senior Researcher

    Nicole M. Hartwell

    Nicole M. Hartwell

    Associate Researcher

    Marte Nilsen

    Marte Nilsen

    Senior Researcher

    Katarzyna Grabska

    Katarzyna Grabska

    Senior Researcher

    Júlia Palik

    Júlia Palik

    Senior Researcher

    Trude Stapnes

    Trude Stapnes

    Doctoral Researcher

    Ilaria Carrozza

    Ilaria Carrozza

    Senior Researcher

    Sara Christophersen

    Sara Christophersen

    Research Assistant

    Giacomo Bruni

    Giacomo Bruni

    Doctoral Researcher

    Sofie Balstad

    Sofie Balstad

    Master's Student

    Projects

    PRIO Centre on Culture and Violent Conflict

    PRIO Centre on Culture and Violent Conflict

    Led by

    Inspirational Creative Practice: The Work of Artists after War and Violent Conflict (INSPIRE)

    Jan 2020 – Dec 2023

    Inspirational Creative Practice: The Work of Artists after War and Violent Conflict (INSPIRE)

    Led by Katarzyna Grabska

    Jan 2020 –

    Inspirational Creative Practice: Art and Activism in Myanmar

    Led by Trude Stapnes

    Pop Culture, Art, and Indigenous Ideas of Legitimacy in Struggles over Democratization and Peace (POPAGANDA)

    Apr 2021 – Mar 2025

    Pop Culture, Art, and Indigenous Ideas of Legitimacy in Struggles over Democratization and Peace (POPAGANDA)

    Led by Marte Nilsen

    Jan 2022 –

    Use of Ancient Belief System for Legitimacy and Struggle for Democracy during the Authoritarian Regime in Myanmar (1990-2010)

    Led by Amara Thiha

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