The Art of Conflict

Greetings from the Iraqi and American Reconciliation Project. I wanted to send you some info about an upcoming art show IARP is putting on: "The Art of Conflict: Identity in Conflict and Displacement." The show will provide a way for refugees, veterans, and others to express their experiences with war, violent conflict, or displacement. Below is more info about the show and you can find submission info at http://reconciliationproject.org/artofconflict (please note the deadline has been extended to April 10). I

In August, 2010, IARP will present a visual art exhibition in Minneapolis exploring the themes of violent conflict, war, displacement, and personal identity. The show, called "The Art of Conflict: Identity in Conflict and Displacement," will combine perspectives from those living within a violent conflict (Iraqi artists) and those who have “escaped” from such conflict (local artists). In Minnesota, life amid violent conflict – in Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Honduras, Burma, or elsewhere – is difficult for many to imagine. Yet many Minnesotans, including refugees and veterans, have experienced directly war or violent conflict and live with that experience every day. Art can be a powerful medium to express incomprehensible experiences. This exhibition will express our stories of war, violence, displacement, and identity through art.

IARP is seeking visual art relating to the themes of personal identity and escape or existence within war, conflict or displacement. Artists do not need to have direct experience with war or violent conflict.

All submissions, regardless of inclusion in the physical gallery space, will be included in an online gallery, The Art of Conflict: Identity in Conflict and Displacement.  For more information please contact luke@reconciliationproject.org