young global artists: all articles

What are the rights of children in the world and what can we as artists, do to illuminate those rights?...

'In fact, it is only art that can break down the boundaries, because the colour of our skins, different languages and the long distances which separate us CANNOT stop us from coming together to address this huge question.'

In these words, Vahid Rahbani - a young Iranian film-maker invites young people from around the world to come together in an important debate. As a starting point, they are looking at the educational, cultural and spiritual rights at the heart of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. For their focus, they have chosen the place of the child as an arts maker. Their practise as young artists aged between 15 and 25 years old will provide both the backdrop and the medium for debate, self-expression and a rare exchange of experiences.
Tuesday 16th September

Dreams journeys

Iestyn Thomas, 16 September 2003
A young actor from Wales invokes stories, dreams and memories as the source of inspiration that led him to consider himself an artist.
Thursday 7th August

Acting for real in Maharashtra

Prasad Vanarase and Anand Kulkarni, 7 August 2003
In Maharashtra state, India, theatre is part of everyday life – vital, various, and popular. A pioneer of experimental street theatre there, Prasad Vanarase, discusses with one of his young actors, Anand Kulkarni, the relevance of a cultural form that is always looking to connect with its audience – and move together with them to a place beyond.
Tuesday 5th August

Perspectives on Iranian Theatre

Vahid Rahbani and Amir Reza Koohestani, 5 August 2003
Two award-winning Iranian directors met up with Tony Fegan of Lift and Rosemary Bechler of openDemocracy a couple of days after the International debate: The Rights and Roles of Young People as Artsmakers to discuss making theatre in Iran and what should be cherished from the exchange between young artsmakers.
Wednesday 30th July

Art as refuge

Jenny Roe Stanton and Diana Tabriz, 30 July 2003
What happens if a child or a teenager suddenly loses home, family, schoolmates – everything that he or she is about? A multi-faceted identity is replaced by one word: refugee. Here, two young journalists from Children’s Express report on how art can help people to see past the word to the rich human reality beyond.
Thursday 24th July

Arts and Islam in Kelantan

Zulkifli Mohamad, 24 July 2003
A Malaysian dancer and arts manager, from the country’s eastern state of Kelantan, reflects on career choices made and chances missed – including being denied a visa to the United States on account of his Muslim name. In nurturing the rich cultural heritage of his home territory, he sees a vital role for Islam as a shelter from the globalisation storm.
Tuesday 22nd July

The Great Kouroush

Vahid Rahbani, 22 July 2003
A young Iranian director used the forum of the 'International debate: The Rights and Roles of Young People as Artsmakers' to talk about the oppression students experience in his country. Remembering the old tradition human rights have in Iran he calls upon the power of Art to re-establish these.
Monday 21st July

Me - an artist

LIFT participants, 21 July 2003
Young people from around the world took part in a London workshop on their roles and rights as artmakers as part of the LIFT (London International Festival of Theatre) 'Family-Friendly Season'. They presented their views at the concluding event in a combination of polemic and performance through their skills in music, dance, poetry and drama. This was followed by a discussion between the participants and the audience, including politicians, policy makers, children's rights specialists, business people, and teachers.
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