Freedom of Expression—it’s easy to take it for granted until it’s gone. We speak up for those who speak out, for those imprisoned around the globe for having raised their voice in dissent. We have to stand up for each other, no matter the distance, no matter the borders. You never know when you’ll need the same in return.
Teamed up with Represent, The Voice Project launched the “Imprisoned for Art” campaign Wednesday, Nov. 16, where well-known artists have been paired with currently imprisoned artists on t-shirts designed to raise awareness and funds for advocacy efforts in support of free expression and those who have been imprisoned for using their voice to speak out. The mug shots on the shirts are familiar faces, but the arrest and sentencing info on the police boards are for the less well-known, imprisoned artist each has paired with. The campaign’s goal is to step up efforts to free dissidents who are currently imprisoned for simply having used their art and their voice to speak out.
Johnny Depp with filmmaker Oleg Sentsov imprisoned in Russia
Nadya Tolokonnikova with singer Nûdem Durak imprisoned in Turkey
Defending Freedom of Expression. Supporting The Art of Activism.
Hi, I’m Erick Ycaza — a music blogger with a BA in Advertising & Graphic Design. I created this blog to keep you updated with daily music news. Surprisingly, I’ve been writing about music since 2007. If you’re an artist and would like to be featured, feel free to reach out: info@electrowow.net
