Sam Barzilay, a wonderful IGL alum and Photoville Co-founder, recently became a Convisero mentor and is heading up initiatives with many collaborations, some of whom are other mentors!
From Photoville’s Newsletter below is one such example of a collaboration with the United Nations:
UNFPA UPROOTED: RESILIENCE AMIDST CRISIS
UN Headquarters, Visitors’ Lobby, Gallery B | 46th Street & 1st Avenue
On view until February 7, 2025
In our continued partnership with the United Nations, we are deeply honored to announce the opening of, “Uprooted: Resilience Amidst Crisis” presented by the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in curatorial partnership with Photoville on view at the UN Headquarters in NYC.
In honor of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, “Uprooted: Resilience Amidst Crisis” shines a light on the impact of violence against women, including sexual violence. The exhibition showcases the stories of survivors, the strength of affected communities to thrive and flourish, and the ongoing fight for justice and healing.
Through a vast collection of art, multimedia presentations, and personal stories, including photos depicting the range of places where violence against women and girls occurs, this exhibition provides a platform for survivors to share their experiences and for us to connect with this urgent issue. These images serve as a stark reminder that no space, online or offline, is immune or safe, as this violence is so pervasive.
“Uprooted: Resilience Amidst Crisis” invites us on a journey of education, reflection, and action. Together, we can amplify the voices of survivors, demand change, and work towards a world free from sexual violence and conflict.
Featured artists: Cyan Haribhai - South Africa | Mbuto Carlos Machili - Mozambique | Ana-Marija Tomić - Bosnia and Herzegovina | Simone Harris - Jamaica | Faizati - Malaysia | Students from colleges of fine arts in Damascus, Syria: Tayma Alim Lamia Saida, Sarah Kherbek, Sidra Dassouki, Kenan Abaza, Nagham Hasan, Naya Alkhoury, Kenan Alkowatli, Hazar Mohammed, Rama Younes | Armin Smailović - Bosnia and Herzegovina | Wendy Desert - Haiti | Samira - Egypt | Mihail Calarașan - Republic of Moldova | Gonzalo Bell - El Salvador | Diana Echenique - Brazil | Rawia Elkekli - Libya | NVISION LLP - Belize
