Turning art into advocacy

Portraits of Hope is a global art initiative uniting artists from around the world to honor Russia’s political prisoners — individuals imprisoned for speaking truth, defending freedom, or opposing war and repression. Each portrait restores a name, a story, and a face to those the regime seeks to silence.

Beyond remembrance, the project turns compassion into tangible support. One of its core goals is to raise funds for humanitarian aid — providing political prisoners with essential supplies, legal assistance, and care packages that remind them they are not forgotten.

Through exhibitions across museums, universities, and community spaces, Portraits of Hope transforms art into action. It invites people everywhere to learn, contribute, and stand in solidarity — proving that creativity can fuel change, and that hope is strongest when shared.