UNESCO ResiliArt Debate

UNESCO and CSIAC are organising a virtual inaugural 'ResiliArt' debate series on 15 April 2020. 'ResiliArt' sheds light on the current state of creative industries amidst crisis through an exclusive global discussion with key industry professionals while capturing experiences and voices of resilience from artists – both established and emerging – on social media. Together, it raises awareness about the far-reaching ramification of COVID-19 across the sector and aims at supporting artists during and following the crisis.

The first debate will be launched by UNESCO director-general Audrey Azoulay. The discussion will feature  UNESCO Assistant director-general for Culture Ernesto Ottoner,  CISAC president and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador Jean Michel JARRE, Yasmina Khadra (Author), Deeyah Khan (musician, documentary film director and UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador), Angélique Kidjo  (Singer-songwriter, CISAC vice - president and UNICEF international ambassador), Nina Obuljen-Korzinek (minister of culture of Croatia and violinist) and Luis Puenzo (Film director, screenwriter, producer and president of INCAA).

Cultural industry professionals are encouraged to join the movement and replicate the ResiliArt series in their respective regions and thematic focus by following publicly available guidelines. 

The debate will start at 2 pm and interested participants can join the conversation here.