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Art is Freedom

Art is Freedom, an art exhibition by survivors of modern slavery

Hestia’s annual art and photography exhibition, 'Art is Freedom' features work created by survivors of modern slavery.

Survivors supported by Hestia's Modern Slavery Response Service take part in workshops, learning and refining their skills, before submitting their best pieces for the exhibition.

The exhibition takes place every year, raising awareness of the modern slavery happening in all of our communities, and the roles we all play in ending it.

The theme for this year’s Art is Freedom 2025 exhibition is: “Seen And Heard”. 

The theme allows survivor-artists to use their newfound voices to send the public a clear message: look at us, listen to our stories, and help us rebuild our lives. 

 

 


“We can end modern slavery if every one of us plays our part,” rallies Theresa May at launch of Hestia’s Art is Freedom 2025

“We can end modern slavery if every one of us plays our part,” rallies Theresa May at launch of Hestia’s Art is Freedom 2025

Join Theresa May in empowering voices to end modern slavery across London this October. Plan your visit today. Read more

Published: 9th October, 2025

Updated: 10th October, 2025

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Discover Art is Freedom 2025: a Hestia exhibition by survivors of modern slavery

Discover Art is Freedom 2025: a Hestia exhibition by survivors of modern slavery

Visit Hestia’s Art is Freedom exhibition, 6–27 Oct 2025 in London, showcasing powerful artwork by modern slavery survivors Read more

Published: 26th September, 2025

Updated: 30th September, 2025

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Blog: Meet the artists of Art is Freedom 2025

Blog: Meet the artists of Art is Freedom 2025

Explore Art is Freedom 2025, featuring survivor-artists who share heartfelt stories through art and creativity. Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2025

Updated: 3rd October, 2025

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Modern slavery

Modern slavery

Hestia provides safe houses and outreach support to victims of modern slavery in London Read more

Published: 16th May, 2025

Updated: 12th September, 2025

Author: Rosalind Bootle

Spot the signs of modern slavery

Spot the signs of modern slavery

Learn how to spot the signs of modern slavery with this useful guide Read more

Published: 10th October, 2022

Updated: 1st May, 2025

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Gallery

Gallery

Take a look at last year's artwork & photography Read more

Published: 7th October, 2022

Updated: 21st February, 2025

Author: Charlotte Robinson

Modern Slavery

Modern Slavery

Donate to support adults and children who are victims of modern slavery Read more

Published: 26th April, 2018

Updated: 3rd June, 2026

Author: Anonymised User

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