Art for Activism Poster Design Lab

November 6, 2023, 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
THE ATRIUM AT VCUARTS QATAR
Free - Open invitation
Hazem Asif Workshop Invitation

The workshop will dive into discussions on the potential real-world impact and reach of these posters

This highly-interactive creative experience will explore the role of design in social activism. participants will craft activism-inspired posters focusing around a topic of their choosing. At the end of the workshop, each participant/ group will share a brief presentation on their poster and the inspiration driving it. The workshop will dive into discussions on the potential real-world impact and reach of these posters.
A rendering of a bird flying between circular clouds and above trees . it includes the words : Join us for an engaging Design Workshop, lead by the visiting artist who is an internationally recognized illustrator, designer, social design activist, and VCUarts Qatar alumnus, Haze Asif where participants will craft activism-inspired posters focusing around a topic of their choosing. At the end of the workshop, each participant/ group will share a brief presentation on their poster and the inspiration driving it. The workshop will dive into discussions on the potential real-world impact and reach of these posters. Materials: Participants have the freedom to express their creativity using any medium of choice, whether it's through illustration, hands-on collage or typography. Participants are encouraged to bring their own iPads, Adobe software, and a laptop. Other materials will be available . Monday November 6 12 30 p m Atrium
The workshop will be led by VCUarts Qatar alumnus and internationally renowned illustrator Hazem Asif who has worked with internationally renowned entities such as Google, Harper Collins, Bloomsbury, Zee5, Walker Books, The Lancet HIV, Al Jazeera Media Network, Doha Film Institute, and Qatar Foundation.

The lab is open to all. No registration required.