A whole-society problem demands a whole-society response – everyone is critical. In this light, Amnesty International Malaysia will be running a workshop for artists of police violence, custodial deaths andpolice accountability on June 26th 10AM-7PM. We hope that artists can build a new visual language and develop new creative approaches to the themes surrounding police brutality.

This workshop will give artists some of the human rights vocabulary around police brutality; identify the broader infrastructure of violence (policies, cultures, beliefs, powers) that police brutality sits within; and provide an overview of key moments in Malaysia in the movement to address police violence and hold police accountable. . Guest facilitators will also guide artists through various example of how social issues have been translated into the arts, and Rupa Subramaniam will lead a hands-on art-making workshop on the issues.

After the workshop, artists will have the opportunity to apply for a 3-month mentorship with artist Rupa Subramaniam to create their own work related to the workshop themes. Mentorship will include one-on-one feedback and advice, exhibition guidance, and connection to relevant resources. Mentored artists will also have an opportunity to feature their work in an exhibition at the end of the mentorship.

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Workshop details
Date: 26 June
Time: 10AM-7PM (optional dinner from 7PM-8PM)
Location: Amnesty International Malaysia, C-3-23, 8 Avenue Section, 8, Jalan Sungai Jernih 8/1, Seksyen 8 Petaling Jaya, 46050 Petaling Jaya, Selangor


(June 26th-September 26th: mentorship from Rupa Subramaniam for selected artists)