MANIFESTO Collective to Discuss Art and Trust at University of Toronto Panel

A discussion panel at the Jackman Humanities Institute will examine the work of the MANIFESTO collective from Albania's DebatikCenter of Contemporary Art. Scheduled for September 18, 2025, this event features Albanian artist Armando Lulaj and curator Raino Isto, who serves as editor-in-chief of ARTMargins Online. The conversation will explore how contemporary art can foster trust in challenging contexts. MANIFESTO has developed three multidisciplinary projects between 2022 and 2025, involving artists, filmmakers, curators, poets, hacker-activists, and scholars. Their work addresses issues like neoliberal erosion, digital surveillance, forced migration, and populism. The collective has reimagined artistic practice and collectivity through these initiatives. The panel aims to provide insights into art's role in building social cohesion.