On April 15th, we proudly celebrated World Art Day, UNESCO’s international recurrence dedicated to the development, diffusion and enjoyment of art. As the ultimate fuel for creativity, innovation, and cultural richness everywhere, art has the potential to convey meaning and emotions and guide people towards uncharted experiences.

Project MANIFEST is also directly involved in the promotion and diffusion of artistic prowess, as it aims to take the collective memory of the trade of enslaved people across the Atlantic, and all its heritage, to promote new artistic creation throughout Europe. This vision takes the shape of a dynamic Artistic Journey that accompanies and supports a large number of selected artists in their creative process.

More than other means of expression, art can make us reflect on what cultural and historical legacies the transatlantic trade of enslaved people has left us. In doing so, it reinforces the connection between modern society and our collective memory as Europeans, between our past and present.

As MANIFEST strives to promote artistic expression in Europe, let’s acknowledge and celebrate the groundbreaking power of art to amplify often neglected and marginalised narratives.