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Art to Face documents and shares knowledge on arts, cultural education and creative practices in contexts of conflict, crisis and post-conflict reconstruction.

This section brings together publications, field insights, artistic initiatives and conversations with practitioners working in fragile and conflict-affected environments.

Upcoming webinars

Explore, connect and exchange across borders.

Art to Face regularly brings together artists, researchers, educators and practitioners from around the world to explore the role of arts and culture in contexts of crisis, conflict and post-conflict recovery.

Through our international webinar series, we share field experiences, research findings and creative practices, fostering dialogue across disciplines and geographical boundaries.

Join our upcoming conversations and be part of our growing international community.

11 NOVEMBER 2026 - 5:00 PM CET

Culture and Arts Education in Conflict and Post-Conflict Settings

INEE Online Meet-Up

How can arts and culture support education, psychosocial well-being and community resilience in crisis settings?

Featuring Vanessa Saint Val (Haiti) and May Aoun (Lebanon), this interactive Meet-Up brings together educators, artists, researchers and humanitarian practitioners to share field experiences, discuss challenges and explore promising practices through presentations and small-group exchanges.

17 NOVEMBER 2026 - 5:00 PM CET

Art, Curating, Peacebuilding and Memory

International Observatory - TWG3

How do artistic and curatorial practices engage with memories of violence and contested histories?

Featuring Farieda Nazier (University of Johannesburg) and Stefanie Kappler (Durham University), this webinar explores the relationships between art, memory, cultural heritage, peacebuilding and transitional justice, combining curatorial experiences, research perspectives and audience discussion.

Watch it on Youtube

30 OCTOBER 2026 - 5:30 PM CET

Arts and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Contexts

Practices, Possibilities and Challenges

International Observatory - TWG4

An international conversation exploring the role of artistic practices in psychosocial support, with insights from crisis-affected contexts.

Speakers : Albane Buriel et Mker Mvena Faith

17 OCTOBER 2026 - 5:00 PM CET

Arts-based relational tools to develop caring spaces in conflict contexts

Colectiva (Des)tejiendo Miradas, Colombia

International Observatory - TWG2

An international conversation exploring how textile art, embroidery and collective storytelling can foster memory, dialogue and peacebuilding in post-conflict Colombia, drawing on the collective's work with former combatants, families and communities.

Speakers: Beatriz Elena Arias López, Berena Torres Marín, María Teresa Buitrago, Paola Chávez and Laura Coral.

Moderators: Teresa Torres de Eça and Aimee Kelley (Art to Face).

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7 OCTOBER 2026 - 5:30 PM CEST

Drawing Memory: Comics, Testimony and Visual Storytelling in Times of Crisis

International Observatory - TWG3

An international conversation exploring how comics, graphic narratives and visual storytelling can document lived experiences, preserve collective memory and support education and advocacy in contexts of conflict, displacement and crisis. The discussion highlights the potential of visual narratives as artistic, educational and research-based tools, while addressing the ethical challenges of representing violence, trauma and resilience.

Speakers: Joël Alessandra, Amal Khaleefa, Laure Garancher (The Ink Link) and Grégory El Marto.

Moderator: Albane Buriel (Art to Face).

29 JUNE 2026 - 5:30 PM CEST

Beyond violence : Communication, Empathy and Peacebuilding in Times of Crisis

Souleiman Kassouha, Syria

International Observatory - TWG4

An international conversation exploring how communication, active empathy and psychosocial approaches can contribute to peacebuilding in contexts affected by violence and prolonged crisis. Drawing on experiences from Syria, the webinar examines the relational impacts of collective trauma, the importance of human connection and the creation of safe spaces for healing, dialogue and social change.

Speaker: Prof. Souleiman Kassouha (Damascus University & TAATOF Foundation).

Moderators: Albane Buriel and Grace Ebraheem (Art to Face).

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Video Showcases & Conversations

Recorded talks and presentations from the Art to Face Online Showcase & Webinar Series.

This section features researchers, artists, educators and practitioners sharing experiences and reflections on arts and cultural education in contexts of crisis and post-conflict recovery.