On November 15, the Day of the Imprisoned Writer is observed to draw attention to the situation of writers who are imprisoned. It is a day that underscores the importance of defending freedom of expression and protesting against those who suppress it.

In collaboration with PEN Skåne, the art hall invites you to “The Free Word in the Time of Silence”, held in solidarity with the Day of Imprisoned Writers. During the afternoon, PEN Skåne’s members will share a text, poem, or visual artwork by an imprisoned writer, or present their own piece related to the theme “prison.” The visual artist and new guest artist in Malmö, Mohammed Brjass, will be joining with a live visual performance.

ChatGPT sade:Visitors are welcome to write postcards with personal messages to imprisoned writers, as a way to show that they are not forgotten.

Participating authors: Ali Tayefi, Bawar Maroofi, Fredrik Elg, Helan Ciya, Ingmar Simonsson, Karolina Jeppson, Mahdieh Golroo, Naeimeh Doostdar, Per Engström, Rebecca Kjellberg, Suzanne Ibrahim

Event organizers: Karolina Jeppson, Margareta Flygt, Parvin Ardalan, Per Engström