Afghanistan War: The Artlords (part 2)
Since 2014, the Artlords have created over 150 art murals on the walls of Kabul. It has given a voice to the community against the corruption of the government. Maid says that “this participatory approach not only promotes critical thinking while harnessing a sense of community, but also shows the peoples appreciation for the work of Artlords.” The artwork that the Artlords has created across the city have addressed topics of human rights in a non intrusive creative manner.
Although the process of constructing a peaceful movement has not been straight and narrow. The art lords have faced criticism of its outspokenness, with several of its pieces removed quickly from the walls of Kabul. They have faced numerous threats against their humanitarian work, but however they fight through it because change isn't affective without some hurdles along the way.
In the long term Artlords want to bring about more change, they want to “1. create a youth movement in order to hold the authorites accountable addressing the culture of corruption, impunity, injustice and irresponsibility, 2. turn Kabul streets into the art capital of the world, 3. utilise art and culture as a potential alternative to solve a conflict by building trust and foster understanding based on knowing the other on basic human level between communities and nation).
Artlords have also brought light to women rights in Kabul. Research from Global rights have suggested that almost 9 out of 10 women in Afghanistan face physical, sexual, or psychological violence or are forced into marriage. Since the fall of the Tailban women rights have improved, however they still face oppression and abuse.
To tackle this Artlords painted a mural of police women Fariba Hamid outside of Kabuls police district, the portrait celebrated international women day. The mural opens people’s minds to the new ways of this century, by revealing un sung women in the community.
In conclusion Artlords are “awakening people’s consciousness” Sharifi says that “we encourage them to take responsibility. We empower them through involving them and giving them the confidence to stand up.”
https://equitas.org/using-art-education-tool-promote-peace-afghanistan/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35811697
https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2015/06/afghanistan-country-women-150630115111987.html
Although the process of constructing a peaceful movement has not been straight and narrow. The art lords have faced criticism of its outspokenness, with several of its pieces removed quickly from the walls of Kabul. They have faced numerous threats against their humanitarian work, but however they fight through it because change isn't affective without some hurdles along the way.
In the long term Artlords want to bring about more change, they want to “1. create a youth movement in order to hold the authorites accountable addressing the culture of corruption, impunity, injustice and irresponsibility, 2. turn Kabul streets into the art capital of the world, 3. utilise art and culture as a potential alternative to solve a conflict by building trust and foster understanding based on knowing the other on basic human level between communities and nation).
Artlords have also brought light to women rights in Kabul. Research from Global rights have suggested that almost 9 out of 10 women in Afghanistan face physical, sexual, or psychological violence or are forced into marriage. Since the fall of the Tailban women rights have improved, however they still face oppression and abuse.
To tackle this Artlords painted a mural of police women Fariba Hamid outside of Kabuls police district, the portrait celebrated international women day. The mural opens people’s minds to the new ways of this century, by revealing un sung women in the community.
In conclusion Artlords are “awakening people’s consciousness” Sharifi says that “we encourage them to take responsibility. We empower them through involving them and giving them the confidence to stand up.”
https://equitas.org/using-art-education-tool-promote-peace-afghanistan/
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-35811697
https://www.aljazeera.com/programmes/101east/2015/06/afghanistan-country-women-150630115111987.html
