Virtual Bridges brings art and technology together to connect youth across borders. At #AWE2024, we showcased how creativity in virtual spaces fosters resilience and mental health for refugee youth. 💙 #VirtualBridges
We were excited to be at #AWE2024 in Vienna with @ArtolutionOrg, showcasing Virtual Bridges! Right from the conference, we connected Ukrainian youth in Czechia with participants, co-creating in a virtual space where art and technology enhance mental health and resilience. 🎨🤝
Innovating #WithRefugees has spectacular results 🤩
Young Ukrainian refugees in 🇨🇿 used digital graphic design skills gained w/ the support of @Artolution & @Refugees to help create this beautiful mural.
Big 🙏 to @MFA_Lu and @arm for making this project possible.
🎉🌍 The Prague mural is complete! 🎨 Ukrainian youth created a symbol of unity and resilience. Next: refugee youth from four countries will connect to build VR worlds! 🌐✨ #ArtsForProtection
Supported by UNHCR with @gouv_lu and Arm. 🙌
Bringing Hope to Kibera! 🌍 Partnering with Medair, local artists, and AfroCure, we’ve created murals that honor the community’s resilience and share vital health messages to prevent cholera. 30 participants, one powerful mission. Next stop: Mathare and Maai Mahiu!
In Red Hook, Brooklyn, our amazing teens transformed a massive blank wall into a vibrant masterpiece. Through painting, laughter, and stories, they created a mural that reflects their cherished community. Together, we can create a whole new world. 🎨❤️
#CommunityMural#Artolution
The Artists for the Rohingya x Artolution 2024 Benefit Auction is now LIVE! 🌍🎨 Bid on amazing artworks to support Rohingya refugee artists in Bangladesh and Myanmar. Auction closes on August 1. #Artolution#Rohingya#BenefitAuction
🔗 Bid now: artsy.net/artistsfortherohin…
In the world’s largest refugee camp, Rohingya artists lead collaborative art-making to empower their communities. With Artolution's support, they preserve childhood and play for all ages, fostering hope and resilience. 🎨✨
#Artolution#CreativeResilience#RohingyaArt
Excited to launch "Virtual Bridges: Digital Arts for Youth & Community Wellbeing" in 2024! Endorsed by UNHCR’s Digital Innovation Fund, this program connects refugee youth through VR painting & digital art.
Highlights:
💻 Learn Photoshop & ProCreate
🎨 Create community murals
🖌️ Connect via VR with MultiBrush
Impact:
- 100 young refugees gain essential skills
- 2,500 benefit through community resilience
Starting in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, 🇺🇬 Uganda, 🇨🇿 Czechia, 🇩🇿 Algeria.
We are thrilled to announce our partnership with @ArtolutionOrg, a non-profit supporting crisis-affected communities through art. Our common goal is to promote refugees’ psychosocial well-being, resilience and integration into host communities. Learn more: bit.ly/3h5dAnr
ALT A mural project carried out by refugees in Jordan.
ALT Completed mural at Alaba primary school in Uganda.
ALT A bus painted by Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
ALT “Soñemos Más” or “Let’s Dream More” is one of the many murals completed in the Aguablanca district in Cali, Colombia.
On #WorldRefugeeDay we highlight the work of Gucci's long-term partner @ArtolutionOrg, a global community-based public art organization aiming to create positive change via collaborative art projects in communities experiencing armed conflict, trauma, and social marginalization.
“I was amazed to know that we were going to draw together on one canvas I never thought the Rohingya adolescents could draw so beautifully.I drew flowers in my hands to represent the welcome I felt from the people here in Ukhiya to the displaced Rohingya people.”
Lulual Marjan
Here's a recording of the event. We think this should be a series. How great would it be to hear from #Rohingya artisans, storytellers & musicians about the beautiful culture of the community?! youtu.be/EC9OYtGVryA
Thanks @YasminJUllah @ArtolutionOrg@RestlessRahima