Hamja Ahsan is a award-winning artist, writer, curator and activist based in London, UK. He was shortlisted for the Liberty human rights award in 2013 for his campaign on extradition and detention without trial, noting the use of creative arts in civil liberties and human rights campaigning. He has presented art projects, organised festivals, exhibitions and build solidarity all around the UK, Asia, Europe, Latin America & beyond. His cult book Shy Radicals is translated into multiples languages and turned into a biopic film by Ridley Scott associates director Tom Dream, currently streaming online on nowness.
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