A couple of weeks ago, I posted a link to an online appeal for funding to help a couple of talented Mongolian contempoary artists visit Europe. The appeal is being made through the Kickstarter arts website by a friend of mine, a Belgian photographer and film-maker called Vanessa De Smet. They got off to a strong start, but seem to have run out of steam a bit over the holidays: they're just over half-way to their hoped-for minimum target of US $9,000, but they only have 12 days left (Kickstarter limits appeals to 30 days, and pledges are void if the minimum target is not reached). So... if you haven't had a look at that link yet, please do so at once - and forward it on to anyone you may know of philanthropic bent and artistic interests.
And there is still no word on a date for the resumption of the trial of my Chinese artist friend Wu Yuren. However, you are encouraged to demonstrate your support for him by joining a postcard writing campaign. [The link's up there in the sidebar too.]
Congratulations to Vanessa and her Mongolian friends!!! They just squeaked home in their appeal, after hitting a dangerous lull in momentum around the middle of the month (one might question the wisdom of trying to do this over Christmas!): 100 backers pledging a total of $9,320. I'll try to post updates on the art projects and the European tour later in the year. Thanks to everyone who pledged some money, or just checked out the video and wished them well.
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