Art World Called to Protest on March 28 in Rome Against Authoritarianism

On March 27-28, a coalition of unions, associations, and social organizations from Italy will convene in Rome to protest against "kings and their wars." The demonstration on March 28 will take place after a concert at Città dell'Altra Economia in Testaccio. The No Kings movement is also active in US cities, while London will feature the 'Together' concert-demonstration. Artists are voicing their opposition to Trump's policies, violence from ICE, and the conflict in Ukraine, highlighting the decline of international law. According to the 2025 Civicus Monitor, Italy's civic space is classified as 'obstructed,' with restrictions on discussions regarding geopolitics and Palestine. Protests at the Venice Biennale, along with calls for defending civic space, connect art with mutual aid. The article advocates for a cultural transformation against war and oppression, envisioning alternative cultural environments.