Art of Liberation

On September 24, 2025, the will host a panel discussion at the Tibet House in New York City. This event, part of the Art of Liberation series, will bring together artists, activists, and cultural visionaries to explore the intersection of art and protest.

The panel discussion will be facilitated by , founder of the Fearless Foundation for the Arts. The discussion will be joined by , a New York–based artist and writer, author of Drawing Blood and Brothers of the Gun (National Book Award longlist), and , a celebrated vocalist and scholar who bridges diverse musical traditions. The evening will also spotlight political arts through a dynamic exhibition featuring Fearless ambassadors and artists from India, Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

Join us from 5:00–9:00 PM to delve into the movements that have shaped South Asia and beyond, and to hear firsthand from those who have used their art to transform fear into power. The evening will be a platform for sharing stories and strategies, celebrating the enduring spirit of artistic activism.

About Fearless Foundation for the Arts

Fearless Foundation for the Arts is a South Asian institution of art and activism. We make space to move from fear to love through the co-creation of beauty in public spaces. Using participatory public art and storytelling, Fearless reclaims and occupies spaces with women

Founded by Indian artist Shilo Shiv Suleman in response to the powerful protests surrounding the “Nirbhaya” tragedy, we have been at the frontline of critical moments of resistance in South Asia. Since our first mural in 2012, Fearless has worked in over 20 countries, co-creating over 52 murals with communities. Fearless has instituted a program strategy that responds to contemporary feminist themes of gender & sexuality, climate justice, and peacebuilding through art.

We have presented our work at AWID as one of the youngest feminist groups to lead a plenary, at the Global Forum of Democracy, COP27, COP28 and the Climate Week in New York. Fearless’ work has been featured in National Geographic, United States Institute of Peace, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, BBC and Vice.

Host or Publisher Fearless Foundation for the Arts