Media Coverage

2011

01 Dec 2011
Cape Town Green Map Blog - Freedom to Create uses solar panels to light exhibition
29 Nov 2011
eTN Global Travel Industry News - Cape Town celebrates the use of arts to inspire social change
29 Nov 2011
Screen Africa - The 2011 Freedom to Create Exhibition continues to inspire Cape Town
28 Nov 2011
Radio Netherlands Worldwide - Burmese musician wins major prize
27 Nov 2011
Helena Independent Record - Award-worthy art: Tim Holmes "Unfolding Flight"
27 Nov 2011
Daily News & Analysis - Going "arty" for a nation’s sake
23 Nov 2011
Democracy for Burma - Mae Tao Clinic Founder Dr Cynthia wins the Freedom to Create Leadership Award
21 Nov 2011
Sonwabiso Ngcowa - “Freedom To Create” Frees The Power Of Women
21 Nov 2011
Tostan - Tostan Partner Sister Fa, wins the 2011 Freedom to Create Prize
21 Nov 2011
The New Age - Awards for activists against injustice
20 Nov 2011
The Philippine Star - Filipino is finalist in 2011 Freedom to Create Imprisoned Artist Prize
18 Nov 2011
Cape Town Magazine - Freedom to Create Prize Ceremony and Concert at Kirstenbosch
13 Nov 2011
Blog post by the head of Cape Town School of Photography - Freedom to Create and the photographs of Stephanie Sinclair
13 Oct 2011
Walker Art Center - Lynn Hershman’s film !W.A.R. nominated for the 2011 Freedom to Create Prize
11 Oct 2011
Biz Community - Cape Town to host 2011 Freedom to Create Prize Awards ceremony
10 Oct 2011
Cape Times - International artists heading to Cape Town
10 Oct 2011
Imagine Mag - 2011 Freedom to Create Prize celebrations in Cape Town
07 Oct 2011
Artlink - Top awards ceremony for Cape Town
06 Oct 2011
Art South Africa - Cape Town to Host 2011 Freedom to Create Prize
05 Oct 2011
AfricanColours - The 2011 Freedom to Create Prize Awards Ceremony Set For Cape Town
05 Oct 2011
South African Art Times - Freedom to Create hits Cape Town
04 Oct 2011
Timeslive - Freedom to Create hits Cape Town
04 Oct 2011
African Arts Institute - Prestigious Award Ceremony brings Baaba Maal to Cape Town
23 Jul 2011
Dnevni Avaz - Freedom to Create Exhibition makes its Bosnian debut in Sarajevo
23 Jul 2011
Oslobodenje - Exhibition of global artists
22 Jul 2011
Nezavisne Novine - Inspiring social change, Freedom to Create Exhibition opens in Sarajevo
22 Jul 2011
city.ba - Freedom to Create Exhibition combines powerful art with important messages
21 Jul 2011
Slobodna Bosna - The power of art and culture
14 Jul 2011
Dnevni List - Through art to a more equitable society
27 May 2011
The Hindu Business Line - Art for change
23 May 2011
Time Out Mumbai - A multi-arts exhibition demonstrates how creativity leads to social change
22 May 2011
Business Standard - Picture imperfect
21 May 2011
Hindustan Times - Cause for effect
20 May 2011
Indian Express - Chimes of Freedom
20 May 2011
USA TODAY - Through ^Freedom to Create,^ oppressed artists find their voice
19 May 2011
Mint - Art from the heart
19 May 2011
Eventful - Freedom to Create Exhibition at Gallerie Mirchandani & Steinruecke
19 May 2011
Financial Chronicle - Freedom to Create makes Indian debut
19 May 2011
iDiva - Artists Create for a Social Cause
19 May 2011
Flash News Today - Freedom to Create exhibition debuted today
19 May 2011
Mumbai Boss - ‘Freedom To Create’ Exhibition at Galerie MS
19 May 2011
Yahoo India - Freedom to Create - Art Exhibition.
19 May 2011
New Kerala - FTC exhibition showcases renowned global talent
19 May 2011
webindia123.com - FTC exhibition showcases renowned global talent
18 May 2011
Asia Society - ^Freedom to Create^ Exhibition
18 May 2011
Spicy Stars Mumbai - "Voices of Courage and Hope" Freedom to Create Exhibition Opens in Mumbai
18 May 2011
The Hindu Business Line - Now showing: Creativity that drives social change
18 May 2011
Buzz in Town - Freedom to Create - Art Exhibition
15 May 2011
The Times of India - Healing by art attack
15 May 2011
DNA India - Travelling show that talks of social issues
11 Apr 2011
Freemuse - 2009 Freedom to Create Imprisoned Artist Prize Winner Released in Cameroon
02 Apr 2011
Times Square Chronicles - Art in a World Gone Mad as the 2010 Freedom to Create Exhibit Opens in New York
25 Mar 2011
Creative Caribbean Network - 2011 Freedom to Create Prize Opens 24 March
24 Mar 2011
NY Art Beat - "Freedom to Create" Exhibition
23 Mar 2011
World News - Freedom to Create Brings the Power of Expression to Muzzled Societies
23 Mar 2011
Fast Company - Freedom to Create Brings the Power of Expression to Muzzled Societies
23 Mar 2011
IMDB - Freedom to Create Brings the Power of Expression to Muzzled Societies
23 Mar 2011
Business in Economy - Freedom to Create Brings the Power of Expression to Muzzled Societies
22 Mar 2011
Art Threat - Freedom to Create Prize accepting submissions for 2011
17 Mar 2011
The New York Times - Freedom to Create Exhibition Opens in New York on 25 March
16 Mar 2011
NYC.com - Event Announcement: Freedom to Create Exhibition opens in New York on 25 March
15 Mar 2011
Zvents.com - Freedom to Create Exhibition at the Ana Tzarev Gallery in New York
15 Mar 2011
NY1.com - Freedom to Create Exhibition opens in New York on 25 March 2011
14 Mar 2011
Eventful - Freedom to Create Exhibition Opening in New York
01 Mar 2011
Upcoming.Yahoo.com - Freedom to Create Exhibition opens at the Ana Tzarev Gallery
14 Jan 2011
The Guardian - Rapping provides an outlet for Iran^s female MC
06 Jan 2011
Radio VOP - Artist Maseko Wins Award For His Gukurahundi Exhibition
01 Jan 2011
Al-Masry Al-Youm - The Yes Men Fix the World

2010

20 Dec 2010
Creative Resistance Fund - How a Prize Helps
08 Dec 2010
MENA Businesswomen’s Network - Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Freedom to Create
30 Nov 2010
The Daily News Egypt - Freedom to Create ends with celebration
30 Nov 2010
Al Masry Al Youm - Women Entrepreneurs in Action: Freedom to Create
29 Nov 2010
The Daily News Egypt - Freedom to Create celebrates female empowerment
29 Nov 2010
The Standard - Gukurahundi artist Maseko wins major prize
28 Nov 2010
Al Masry Al Youm - Freedom to Create presents artist awards
28 Nov 2010
Ahram Online - The 2010 Freedom to Create prize brings celebrations to Cairo
27 Nov 2010
The Zim Diaspora - Artist Maseko wins prestigious award on Gukurahundi
26 Nov 2010
Demotix - Awards ceremony for "Freedom to Create" Prize 2010 in Cairo
25 Nov 2010
Al-Akhbar - Hakim performs at the Freedom to Create event at the Citadel, Cairo
24 Nov 2010
Al-Destour - Mrs. Jehan Sadat at the Freedom to Create Forum
23 Nov 2010
Asharq Al-Awsat - Egypt Hosts 2010 Freedom to Create Prize Ceremony
23 Nov 2010
The Daily News Egypt - Freedom to Create kicks off event series in Cairo
23 Nov 2010
ART THREAT - Freedom to Create honours art for change
23 Nov 2010
Al-Messa - Cairo Hosts 2010 Freedom to Create Prize Featuring Hakim
22 Nov 2010
Aljazeera.net - Freedom to Create delivers awards at Cairo
21 Nov 2010
Zawya.com - Cairo Hosts 2010 Freedom to Create Prize Featuring Hakim
06 Nov 2010
The Standard - Maseko nominated for Freedom to Create Prize
02 Nov 2010
African Colours - 2010 Freedom to Create Prize, Award Ceremony
25 Oct 2010
The Activist Writer - Imprisoned Writer Shortlisted For Freedom To Create Prize
22 Oct 2010
Change.org - Art as Empowerment in Afghanistan
05 Jul 2010
ZIRZAMIN - Freedom to Create Prize- Nominate Your Favorite Artist and Share the Prize Money
19 Feb 2010
ArtInfo - Art is Political for Legendary Iranian Filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf
17 Feb 2010
The Wall Street Journal - Finding Missing Persians
04 Jan 2010
The New York Times - FTCP Winner Cited in NY Times on Iranian filmmakers

2009

29 Nov 2009
World Music Central - Cameroonian Singer Lapiro de Mbanga Wins Global Award
27 Nov 2009
Art Daily - Mohsen Makhmalbaf Wins 2009 Freedom to Create Prize
26 Nov 2009
Aesthetica Magazine - Mohsen Makhmalbaf Wins the Freedom to Create Prize 2009
26 Nov 2009
Telegraph - Iranian filmmaker Mohsen Makhmalbaf wins Freedom to Create Prize
26 Nov 2009
The Art Desk - Freedom to Create Prize 2009: Filmmaker wins
25 Nov 2009
Freemuse - Lapiro de Mbanga wins global award
25 Nov 2009
Reuters - Iranian director, opposition campaigner wins award
25 Nov 2009
The Guardian - Iran should face smarter sanctions, says Mohsen Makhmalbaf
22 Nov 2009
The Times - Freedom to Create prize reveals underground artists
13 Nov 2009
Sierra Express Media - Bianca Jagger to Present Freedom to Create
11 Nov 2009
Freemuse - Aziza Brahim shortlisted for Freedom to Create Prize
11 Nov 2009
ePHOTOzine - War Photographer Shortlisted For Prize
11 Nov 2009
Saharawi Women - Young Saharawi Singer Nominated For Freedom to Create Prize
10 Nov 2009
Professional Photographer - Former war photographer shortlisted for Freedom to Create Prize
06 Nov 2009
Professional Photographer - Freedom to Create Prize Announces the Finalists
28 Oct 2009
Saudi Gazette - Iran director, Saharan singer up for prize
27 Oct 2009
USA Today - Freedom to Create Prize announces finalists
27 Oct 2009
IBT - Director iraní, entre nominados a premio "Freedom to Create"
27 Oct 2009
Payvand Iran News - Freedom to Create Prize announces finalists
26 Oct 2009
Reuters - Iran director, Saharan singer up for rights prize
26 Oct 2009
Freemuse - Lapiro de Mbanga shortlisted for global award
26 Oct 2009
Yahoo Entretenimiento - Mohsen Makhmalbaf
27 Jul 2009
KabulPress.org - 2009 Freedom to Create Prize for Artists on the Frontlines Enters Second Year
30 Jun 2009
ZIRZAMIN - The Freedom to Create Prize by ArtAction - nomination for US$125,000 art prize
24 Jun 2009
Icorn - Apply now for the Freedom to Create Prize!
17 Jun 2009
IFEX - Apply now for the Freedom to Create Prize
17 Jun 2009
Advance Africa - Orient Global Freedom to Create Prize
11 Jun 2009
Art Review - International Prize for Artists on the Frontlines Enters Second Year
03 Jun 2009
Reuters India - Developing world arts prize rebranded
01 Jun 2009
ArtNet - International Prize for Artists on the Frontlines Enters Second Year
14 May 2009
New Statesman - Cont Mhlanga: The way I see it
12 May 2009
The Guardian - Letter from Africa: ^When you tell a joke in the street, that is political^
28 Jan 2009
Flavour Magazine - Cont Mhlanga winner of the ArtVenture Freedom award

2008

28 Nov 2008
IHT - Juan Marsé, Cont Mhlanga, Cliff Richard
27 Nov 2008
The Guardian - Mhlanga and Zarganar win arts awards for human rights
27 Nov 2008
The Guardian - Cont Mhlanga was awarded the first freedom to create prize in London
26 Nov 2008
New York Times - Critic of Mugabe Wins Art Prize
26 Nov 2008
BBC - Zimbabwe writer Mhlanga honoured
26 Nov 2008
BBC - Taking on Mugabe
03 Jul 2008
The Guardian - Arts in Zimbabwe: a movement fighting oppression
02 Jul 2008
Los Angeles Times - ArtVenture funds prizes
01 Jul 2008
The New York Times - New Awards for Artists