Maryam Namazie

Maryam Namazie is a political activist, campaigner and blogger

Tag: Passion for Freedom

  • Passion for Freedom isn’t western but universal

    Passion for Freedom Art Festival is in its 7th year this week. The Art Competition was initially begun by One Law for All to promote  secular and universal values, one law for all, and equal rights for all citizens. For two years now, however, One Law for All is no longer associated with the festival…

  • The show will go on

    The show will go on. The 5th Passion for Freedom Festival will take place as planned from 02 November 2013 even though the original venue – out of sheer cowardice – pulled out last minute. The festival will now be held at: Embassy Tea Gallery 195-205 Union Street London SE1 0LN (Closest underground Southwark) The…

  • URGENT – VENUE PULLED OUT BUT THE SHOW MUST GO ON

    The 5th Passion for Freedom Festival will take place from 02 November 2013. A new venue will be announced shortly. UNIT24 Gallery, the original venue, has pulled out last minute leaving organisers scrambling for a new venue. Clearly, the main issue at hand is the Gallery’s fear of exhibiting controversial artwork. Unit24 now joins a…

  • One law for All – Passion For Freedom – Awards 2012

    One Law for All’s 4th Passion for Freedom Art Festival opened on 3 November with a private viewing at Unit24 Gallery. Hundreds attended the viewing. The festival, which is addressing the issue of freedom, is showcasing the work of over 40 artists from 20 countries worldwide (including censored works shown in London for the very…

  • Despite the Fear

    Despite the Fear

    Last night’s private viewing of One Law for All’s 4th Passion for Freedom Art Festival was absolutely brilliant. I spent most of the night on the couch in the back feeling ill but managed to give my speech. The art was fantastic – some shocking, others heart-wrenching or inspiring, and all of them thought-provoking. The…

  • Censored works shown for the first time in London

    Censored works shown for the first time in London

    One Law for All’s 4th Passion for Freedom London Festival 2012 presents artists who dare to take action The fourth annual festival will take place at the Unit24 Gallery in London’s South Bank. Artists from 30 countries around the world have entered their work into the competition this year. During the festival the works of…

  • 4th Passion for Freedom Festival

    4th Passion for Freedom Festival

    One Law for All’s 4th Passion for Freedom Art Festival will be held during 3-10 November 2012 at UNIT 24 Gallery, 20 Great Guildford Street, London SE1 0FD (Closest underground station: Southwark) showcasing the work of 40 artists from 20 countries worldwide. The artists will be addressing crucial issues related to freedom and religious laws.…