What is this project?
The Social Canvas Projects' inaugural project: Art Politics in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War was a concert and panel discussion held on the 8th December, 2023, 5:30PM at London School of Economics.
Who were the guests?
What are the themes of the panel talk?
• Where and how should practitioners in the Creative Industry situate themselves in times of political turmoil and/or ethical dilemma.
• An exploration the works of celebrated political artists in the past, and how have they situated themselves in times of political turmoil and/or ethical dilemma.
• Exploring the works of our own guests and contemporaries in the same nature as the previous topic. (Gabriel Prokofiev's Howl for electronics and clarinet, Dr. Khabat's world-touring bombshell cello etc.)
• Exploring similarities and differences between the cultural and historical context in the work of previous artists and our contemporaries.
• How we should enhance and promote the collaboration between disciplines to elevate the impact of the Creative Arts.
• What can we as individuals and institutions do to cultivate such awareness in younger generations.
Art politics in light of the Russo-Ukrainian War
8th December, 2023
LSE Shaw Library, London, WC2B 4RR
Take a look at our programme!