Creating spaces of freedom : culture in defiance / edited by Els van de Plas, Malu Halasa, Marlous Willemsen.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Plas, Els van der.

Halasa, Malu (Editor)

Willemsen, Marlous.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Arts--Censorship.

Freedom and art.

Physical Description:

196 pages : illustrations (some color), color portraits ; 22 cm

Place of Publication:

London : Saqi ; The Hague : Prince Claus Fund Library, [2002]

Summary:

When faced with severe threats to their cultural free expression, people in the creative arts have sought alternative strategies and platforms. Whether Sudanese or Algerian, whether fleeing vicious civil wars or governmental oppression, unrecognized artists and musicians have found ways of avoiding limitations and transcending repercussions. "Creating Spaces of Freedom reveals some of the alternative spaces where banned art seeks refuge, while continuing to communicate its inspiring message of freedom and hope.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.

ISBN:

0863567363

OCLC:

48154176