Bridge Figures is a human rights project that scales the potential of artists, activists, journalists to build bridges and break walls in a data-driven world

Mission

Art, activism, and journalism defy boundaries. We believe personal connections and shared understanding across physical, digital and cultural borders are essential to a future that is dignified, sustainable, free, and fair for all. Artists, activists, and journalists have the potential to build bridges and break walls in and for a data-driven world. We use networked strategies, data-driven tools, and academic research to unleash this potential and connect local artists, activists, and journalists with citizens across borders and at scale.

T hey are our advisors:

• Shahidul Alam – Photographer, Activist & Founder Drik, Chobi Mela, & Majority World, Dhaka
• Dounia Benslimane – Cofounder & director Racines, Casablanca
• Dr. Vishakha N. Desai – Special Advisor to the President of Columbia University, New York City
• Russel Hlongwane – Performance Artist & Vice President Kwa Zulu Natal Society of Arts Gallery (KZNSA Gallery), Durban
  
• Susa Pop – Founder & Director Public Art Lab, Berlin
  
• Jamila Raqib – Specialist nonviolent action, executive director Albert Einstein Institution, fellow, MIT Media Lab, Boston
  
• Cinta Watts – Creative director buró de innovación, Mexico City