Reviewed by Mbizo Chirasha CONSTIMOCRAZY is a story of Africa weaved by an African poet patriot, a slinger wielding the spear, his pen, against treachery perpetrated by history and its cruelty. The same pen wielder rebukes Africa for frying its… Continue Reading
This month GAPA is especially proud to speak to Mbizo Chirasha – an acclaimed poet from Zimbabwe who focuses his work on human rights, and holds a secure place in the African arts scene. Mbizo is an exiled Zimbabwéan performance poet,… Continue Reading
We have all heard about TED! TED (Technology, Entertainment, Design) invites the world’s leading thinkers to gather, present their ideas, and to share with the world their ideas and projects for everything ranging from climate change to psychological well-being. Art… Continue Reading
It is no secret that we are facing crises in many parts of the world. In the “Western world”, rising right-wing, populist parties and figures propagating a return to deep-seated societal divisions based on gender, class and race are on… Continue Reading
We are starting this 2017 with an interview with artist and activist Magda Fabianczyk. Living in London but originally from Poland, she has been working with socially engaged practice – from food performances, direct actions, collaborations with local artists whom… Continue Reading
Be the change you wish to see in the world – Mahatma Gandhi Activism is commonly defined as the usage of various campaigns to bring about social or political change. Add art, and you have art activism – or the… Continue Reading
GAPA is delighted to introduce you to Mazigh, a poet/activist of Amazigh origin from the town of Ifran in the Infusen (Nefusa) mountain region of Libya. Mazigh is the co-founder of TIRA for research and studies based in Tripoli. TIRA… Continue Reading
By Wanda Tiefenbacher Itching to see something new, get inspired and delve into the world of traditional and contemporary arts? Look no further! Apart from the busy and obviously bustling cities like Paris, London or New York, there are many… Continue Reading
A weekend of artivism in Paris with the WeVibes Festival From dreaming of organising a festival to getting major artists, organisations, and a prestigious venue to work with them, the team behind the WeVibes Festival held in Paris, France have… Continue Reading
The colourful and highly politicised atmosphere of Cuntra la Cultra in Graz, Austria provided the perfect location for the second international pop-up GAPA event “Pro & Cuntra – eine open space Diskussion über Kunst, Politik und Aktivismus”, which was held… Continue Reading