Arts and Society

This film traces what it means to be human and examines those boundaries using art as a means of achieving justice in the community and on a wider scale. Art is a form of expression that demonstrates a diverse point of view, thereby emphasizing humanity, universality, and the differences that make us who we are.

Created by Anna Schupack, Jahari Fraser, May Pocsy, Sonita Alizada, Sydney Oshuna of Bard College

Amidst the recent uprising in Bangladesh that toppled an autocratic regime, young artists used their creativity as a powerful tool of protest and activism.

Created by Ruposh Rabbi, Rodel Advan, Shayna Alam of BRAC University, 2024

MitaMachMusik is a German foundation that teaches music to immigrant children as well as local native-born children. The work enables children to connect with their new surroundings and express themselves through music while it contributes to mental well-being by educating students to advocate for themselves as opposed to being passive observers.

Created by Accad Alsaed and Ehab Badwi, Bard College Berlin

The film explores the role of Pala Gaan in advocating for social change and women's rights through the lens of musicians and sheds light on the journey of a female musician to become a Pala Gaan performer in a society that doesn't approve of women practicing music.

Created by Partho Protim Chowdhury, Hasnat Imtiaz, Fathin Israq, Sumaiya Shams of BRAC University

Belarus activists work to revive their native language.

Created by Elizaveta Zhitkevich, Kate Filippova, Marharyta Shysha of European Humanities University