MAKE NOISE
Exhibits & Programs
September 14th, 2024
The International Free Expression Project presented, in partnership with Point Park University’s Center for Media Innovation, a conversation with former Washington Post executive editor Marty Baron, whose book, “Collision of Power: Trump, Bezos and The Washington Post,” has been called “All the President's Men for a new generation.”
Our Sept. 14 conversation with Marty was held at the Pittsburgh Playhouse and featured a panel discussion, audience Q&A and book signing. Video clips coming soon.
June 2021-June 2024
Curated and designed by Juliandra Jones, this exhibit showcased the works of seven Black female artists residing in Pittsburgh. Each artist was invited to explore pressing contemporary issues including racial injustice, Covid-19, economic disparity, climate change, and political polarization.
On Juneteenth of 2021, IFEP unveiled the art installation "There is Black Art in the Future" on the facade of the Pitt Building, located at 211-213 Smithfield St. in downtown Pittsburgh, where it remained for three years.
ONGOING
IFEP launched its "Visionaries" series of discussions about the future of free expression with two of America’s most accomplished journalists, former executive editors Martin Baron and David Shribman. The second episode features Ugandan poet Stella Nyanzi speaking on her writing, womens-rights advocacy, and research on sexual health in Uganda.
MAY 3 - JULY 19
IFEX launched its “Faces” campaign to encourage people to defend free expression by sharing the inspiring stories of some of the courageous people who do.
The International Free Expression Project and Point Park University Center for Media Innovation presented "Bad Activist," a multimedia performance stage show by exiled Vietnamese pop star, dissident Mai Khoi.