IWD: Five courageous female artists
March 4, 2021These rebellious, smart women are fighting against patriarchal structures for equal rights.
Avantgarde rock from Istanbul — Gaye Su Akyol
She combines psychedelic surf rock with Turkish folk music, and doesn't hold back when it comes to the problems that women face in her country. Musician Gaye Su Akyol is one of the most exciting voices coming from Turkey.
Live your dream: Comic book artist Ita Mehrotra
Comic book illustrator and author Ita Mehrotra tells stories featuring relatable female characters to reach out to women on the fringes of Indian society. She's a firm believer that art can change lives.
The networker — Zukiswa Wanner
Writer, journalist, feminist — and tireless networker: During the coronavirus lockdown, Zukiswa Wanner co-founded an online literature festival based in Nairobi, showing how she’s both a global citizen and role model for an entire generation.
Balaclavas to fight sexism — Baila Capucha Baila
Red masks are their trademark: In Santiago de Chile, the dance collective Baila Capucha Baila is fighting against the patriarchy and social injustice in the hopes that young women will feel more empowered to speak out against sexual violence.
My body, my choice — Anna Krenz
For months, women have been taking to the streets to protest against the tightening of Poland’s restrictive abortion laws. Artist Anna Krenz is raising her voice in support from Berlin.
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