Panel Discussion & Music Performance
ART IN TIMES OF WAR AND DISPLACEMENT. ON THE CURRENT SITUATION IN SUDAN

Sudanese Art in Exile

6:00 PM - 20:00

Online

Kunsthaus ACUD

On April 15, 2023, an armed conflict erupted in Sudan between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF). At that time, few anticipated how long the war would last at such intensity. While international coverage dwindled after a few weeks, the security and humanitarian situation remains extremely precarious in many parts of the country. Millions of Sudanese people have been forced to flee their homes, including many artists and cultural workers.
   
How is the Sudanese arts and culture scene dealing with this situation? What strategies are being developed and what role can international institutions play in this regard? 

Together with MiCT, we invite you to a public talk and discussion a year after the beginning of the conflicts, where we aim to shed light on the current situation in Sudan and the diaspora with our inspiring guests. 

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PANELISTS:

© Ala Kheir

Amna Elhassan finds her inspiration in the physical, spiritual, and spatial transformative processes experienced by women in her community. Women’s challenges and emancipative struggle are at the core of her work, which crosses several mediums, including printmaking, paintings, and sculptures. Tackling issues such as the perception of the female body in both the public and private spheres, Elhassan’s work adds to the conversation surrounding women’s status in today’s society. She received a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Khartoum University in 2010, and a master’s in architecture from Sapienza University of Rome in 2013 before enrolling in a studio program at Khartoum Arts Training Center (2017-2019). All these educational experiences led her to the path of working as a full-time visual artist. In 2022 Elhassan presented a solo exhibition titled Deconstructed Bodies-In Search Of Home at Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt (Germany) in conjunction with a fully illustrated catalogue published by the Institute for Contemporary Art & Transfer (ICAT), Hamburg & Schirn Kunsthalle Frankfurt. Another solo exhibition was at the gallery of HFBK University of Fine Arts Hamburg, Hamburg (Germany).

© Muhtadi Habbani

Mazin Satti, a graduate of Architecture from Sudan University of Science and Technology (SUST), is a visionary Multidisciplinary Artist with a passion for creativity. With expertise in project management, innovation concept design, and team leadership, Mazin has honed his skills through various roles in coaching and creative team leadership. His dedication to bringing joy and hope to the world is evident in his exploration of Music, Art, and Design as mediums of expression. Through his work, Mazin fosters a sense of community, inviting others to share in the creative essence of their culture. His commitment to continuous growth and development makes him a promising candidate for future endeavors in his field. Listen to Mazin Satti at Soundspuren, a radio interview series by Goethe-Institut in Exile in collaboration with ByteFM. Mazin Satti will perform a selection of his music at the event.

© Mohamed Dawoud

Hadeel Osman (virtual atttendance) is a Sudanese award winning creative director and cultural manager based in Egypt. She is the founder of DAVU Studio, a multidisciplinary media studio and through her work, utilises her vast international experiences to foster development and promotion of the regional contemporary arts, culture and fashion industries. Hadeel will be joining the discussion virtually.



Moderated by Maximilian Röttger, former director of the Goethe-Institut Sudan.

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Opening note by Roman Deckert and Aya El Sammani from Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT), a Berlin-based NGO who has been supporting Sudanese journalists since 2009. The Sudan experts will give a brief overview of the current situation in Sudan along with an outline of the historical context and the role of international actors. 

© Julia Joerin

Roman Deckert has been working on Sudan since 1997, when he interned at the Goethe-Institut in Khartoum during his history studies. His research focuses on the history of German-Sudanese relations. Since 2009, he has been working for the Berlin-based NGO Media in Cooperation and Transition (MiCT), primarily in projects aimed at supporting Sudanese journalists. Deckert lives in Geneva.