Art in Conflict by artasfoundation

Zurich, 11. December 2024

The current issue of Art in Conflict is dedicated to the topic of Russian Grain Plundering in Ukraine and sheds light on the connections between the war in Ukraine and Switzerland’s commodity trading hub, based on research by Public Eye.

The global significance of this trading hub, combined with the international involvement of the Swiss financial sector, exposes Switzerland to the risk of contributing to the financing of conflicts and crises. Building on the text, we will delve into the methods used for investigating sensitive topics. Moreover, we aim to discuss with you whether and how geopolitical contexts can be integrated into artistic projects in the field of peacebuilding.

Robert Bachmann is a political analyst at the NGO Public Eye. He examines the global impacts of Switzerland’s commodity trading and financial sectors, as well as their regulatory and political frameworks. Previously, he implemented peacebuilding and human rights projects in Ukraine and the Democratic Republic of Congo on behalf of the Swiss Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.

The discussion is held in English. The event will take place in Zurich as well as online on Zoom. To sign up for the Zoom link, please, e-mail us by the day before the event.

Where? Stall 6, Gessneralle 6, Zurich & Zoom

When? Wednesday, 11th December 2024, 17.15 h CET

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