Arts and Culture Programme AM25

Cultural leaders are true bridge-builders, connecting us in profound ways. They invite us to reflect on the human experience and they challenge us to envision a world beyond the confines of short-term thinking. Their work empowers us to navigate the complexities of our time, illuminating the divides that separate us while fostering understanding, cooperation and unity. Through music, visual art, literature, dance and the spoken word, these leaders energize society, translating experiences across space and time. They inspire us to reconsider our perspectives and explore new possibilities. By blending imagination with reality, they reshape the way we think and live, igniting solidarity, empathy and a drive for positive change. Let us celebrate and support these visionary voices that inspire us to dream bigger and unite for a brighter future.Refik Anadol is a visionary media artist and pioneer in data-driven art, redefining our perception of the world through innovative uses of AI and immersive technology. His stunning installations transform complex datasets into mesmerizing visual narratives, inviting audiences to engage with the unseen forces shaping our environment. A graduate of UCLA’s Department of Design Media Arts, Anadol has collaborated with esteemed institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art and the Walt Disney Concert Hall. His groundbreaking projects not only earn critical acclaim but also spark essential conversations at the intersection of technology, art and society. With a deep belief in the power of art to drive social change, Anadol’s work exemplifies creativity’s transformative potential. He is reshaping contemporary art and paving the way for a more interconnected and imaginative future.Jann Haworth is a pioneering artist from the original 1960s Pop Art movement, celebrated for her advocacy of female representation in the art world. Utilizing innovative mediums, she reimagines contemporary craft and culture. Her highly sought-after work has garnered global attention, with new pieces regularly showcased worldwide and her early creations featured in significant Pop Art retrospectives. Haworth’s impact is profound. She has made substantial contributions to the Pop Art movement, developed a remarkable body of work over four decades, and has steadfastly championed the right to equal recognition for women in art. Liberty Blake studied Foundation Art and Illustration at Sydney Place Foundation and Bath Academy of Art, later focusing on painting at WSCAD. In 1997, she relocated to Utah, where she co-directed the Art Shack at Sundance, teaching, exhibiting and producing graphic design for the resort. It was during this period that she created her first wilderness-inspired abstract collages. Blake’s work is included in private collections across the United States, Europe and Canada. Her latest collection addresses the impact of wildfires, highlighting their increasing severity and threat. Meet the Cultural Leaders 2025Meet the Cultural Leaders 2025 (Opposite) Image: The Golden Voyager. Designed by Kévin Germanier. Olympic Museum Collection, Lausanne Arts and Culture Programme Annual Meeting 202529 Arts and Culture Programme Annual Meeting 2025 28