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Artistic expression is not a luxury, it is a necessity. Any one who writes, performs, draws, or paints a political message makes a loud statement. Even when society silences you, artistic expression can be heard loud and clear.
In this section, read more about our online art gallery; check out the current issue of Panorama magazine; learn about the artists behind the music on this site and find out why hip hop is inextricably linked to urban issues and social justice. |
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Upload your artwork and create your own online collection on urban life! Or enter our current contest |
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CONCURS ARTISTIC:
FRAME YOUR CITY |
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Un oras este un colaj infinit de spatii care sunt permanent in tranzit si in miscare. Diferentele trec de multe ori neobservate si construiesc un peisaj nou, neclar. "Urbanul" traieste si respira intre aceste disparitati, relatii dintre oameni si locuri, care, de asemenea, trec de multe ori neobservate. Totul este periferie adusa in vizor de privirea noastra, ca oameni ai orasului sau calatori, in si prin oras. Ceea ce privim este singurul epicentru adevarat al unui oras. |
Scopul concursului nostru este sa aduca in prim plan orasul tau - sa puna in rama la propriu un spatiu, un loc, o persoana, o problema sau oamenii - cu obiectivul de a captura acel unic moment care pentru tine reprezinta atmosfera si esenta orasului. Lucrarea ta poate fi de orice fel ( de ex. fotografie, pictura, desen, grafica digitala)
Mergi la Galerie |
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For our December/January issue, we invite you to submit writings on the topic of urbanization and sustainable development. Investigate the challenges of increasing urbanization in both developing and developed countries. Think about slums, access to water, environmental sustainability, finance and governance, safety and security and health and well being. |
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What are the realities where you live? What can we do to "green" our spaces? How can public transportation be more effective, energy efficiency be achieved, water and air quality improved? Are there models that work where you live?
Go to the Current Issue
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DESPRE MUZICA |
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A powerful song can be a springboard for reflection and action. Our featured artists speak frankly and honestly about urban realities such as inequality and oppression. Some listeners may find the words shocking, but we promise the message is passionate and powerful.
Read about the artists, listen to the lyrics, then share your thoughts on our world urban café discussion board |
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TINERII SI ROLUL HIP-HOPULUI |
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The harsh reality of the inner city is the topic of choice of many hip hop artists. Perhaps the group most at risk in today's urban world is young people. Of the one billion slum dwellers, approximately 50% are under 24 years old. Without access to adequate education or training, they have no prospects for meaningful employment. They have no say in policies and decisions that affect their livelihoods. They are victims of a cycle of poverty and social exclusion, and are particularly vulnerable to crime, drug abuse, prostitution, and HIV/AIDS.
In recent years, disenfranchised urban youth have, however, given birth to a powerful voice. This voice is Hip-Hop. |
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Originating from the cities of North America, Hip-Hop is becoming the most popular form of expression of urban youth worldwide. A recent study undertaken by UN-HABITAT reveals that Hip-Hop is more than a genre of music or dance. It is a social movement. It is both a product of and a reaction to globalization and represents a strong political statement. Many popular artists and performers are often those who sing, dance, paint and "rap" about critical social, economic and environmental issues and who play an active role in their respective communities.
--From Project "Messengers of Truth," UN-HABITAT |
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