Collage of five men: black-and-white photo of a man with curly hair; man in a hoodie painting; man with a cap posing; man in a T-shirt outdoors; man painting a colorful mural. Bright yellow and pink elements on the right label it as New York.

Mainstreaming Artivism with ArtLords

Join ArtLords for a conversation exploring how art can be a powerful tool for activism, resistance, and social change. From war zones to global stages, panelists will share stories of how artists are shaping public discourse, challenging power, and reimagining a more just world through creativity.

Founded in 2014 in the heart of Kabul, Afghanistan, ArtLords emerged as a grassroots movement of artists and volunteers, driven by the desire to harness the transformative power of art. Their story began with a bold vision: to use the blank walls of Kabul as canvases to paint messages of peace, hope, and social change.

This event is co-presented by ArtLords and Artists At Risk Connection.