What is Freedom? How to celebrate it? How to preserve it?
In a world where artistic expression is sometimes stifled by censorship, we as Passion for Freedom want to be beacon of hope and defiance. We want to stand as a bastion for artists who have faced attempts at suppression, providing them with a platform to showcase their work and share their stories. Founded on the principles of liberty and creative autonomy, we aim to celebrate and promote the voices that have been silenced elsewhere.
At the heart of our mission are our annual nominations across five distinct categories: visual art, movies, books and comedians. Each nominee shares a common thread — they have all faced censorship or attempts to silence their voices. By recognizing and honouring these individuals, we do not only celebrate their courage but also highlight the importance of preserving artistic freedom in society.
Visual Art Category
Within the visual art category, we acknowledge artists whose work challenges societal norms and pushes boundaries. From provocative installations to politically charged paintings, these artists refuse to be constrained by conventional expectations. Whether facing censorship in galleries or public spaces, their creations serve as powerful reminders of the importance of artistic expression in sparking dialogue and provoking thought.
Through our annual nominations and events, we aim to create a space where artists can freely express themselves. By championing the rights of these individuals, the organization sends a powerful message that creativity thrives in an environment where freedom of expression is cherished.
In a world where censorship persists in various forms, we want to be recognized as a beacon of hope for artists and creators everywhere. As long as there are those who seek to silence dissenting voices, there will always be a need for organizations like ours to defend the fundamental right to artistic expression.
Author: Maciej Rygielski
1. WHAT IS FREEDOM
2. HOW DO YOU PRESERVE IT?
3. HOW DO YOU CELEBRATE IT?
The 15th anniversary of the festival, which was founded in London in 2009 by an idealistic international group of friends. During this time, the festival has traveled around the world. Capturing international attention throughout London, Denmark, numerous Poland venues and is returning to New York once again.
The competition starts in January 2024 and opens the door to artists from all over the world to express their views on freedom through their chosen media of painting, photography, sculpture, performance and film.
Where
Seven House Gallery – 35 Meadow St, Brooklyn, NY 11206, United States – maps
A key institution that supports experimentation and dialogue through exhibitions, public programs and artist residencies.
We invite you.
All you need to know is:
New York – May – 2024
Let’s celebrate freedom!
Opening Night: Friday 3rd May
Awards Ceremony: TBA
We are Passion for Freedom. We shake and inspire the world through Art. Since 2009 we have organized an annual fearless art festival exhibiting censored artists from 60 countries. We have done it despite (sometimes radical) adversarial actions against us. After all these years we know how to do it and we even know how to do it with a smile.
Passion for Freedom really stands out
There are far too many cowards, bullies, virtue signallers and censors in the world today and there is a temptation to look away and bury your head in the sand when you see true evil, but we are proud to say that PFF never wavered and is doing it’s mission even during life threatening situations (and yes we had them). We are also happy to be viewed as a trouble for both left and right leaning regimes, we are solely a platform for unbounded artistic expression.
Nominations 2024 - Artists - Passion for Freedom