Watch it! Freedom of Artistic Expression

This international symposium explores the role of freedom of artistic expression in shaping democratic cultural policies. It is organised by the Ministry of Culture and the Compendium of Cultural Policies and Trends.

This international cultural policy conference will focus on the role of cultural policies in safeguarding and enabling freedom of artistic expression as a pillar of democratic societies. It aims to refine how cultural policies can effectively monitor early warning signs – key markers that signal shifts in artistic freedom and, by extension, democratic health – before violations occur. The conference seeks to move beyond static understandings and develop dynamic tools to safeguard freedom of expression as a vital barometer of democracy.

Key discussions will explore good and bad practices of cultural policies regarding freedom of artistic expression, and provide a platform for researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to explore these diverse viewpoints and engage in constructive dialogue.