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The Greek artist Aimilia Liontou was recently awarded the Chamber of Labor Art Prize for her project "Utravel". As she currently lives in Linz, we took the opportunity to interview her. In the interview, conducted in English, she tells us about her award-winning artwork, but also how the corona measures affect her work as an artist.

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The marmot greets us daily! in 2012, 2013 and again this year, the Upper Austrian Provincial Culture Awards only went to men*. In response, FIFTITU% has written an open letter. FIFTITU% demands that 52% of the prizes be awarded to female* artists and that gender be considered an important criterion in the selection of artistic and cultural activities.

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"5-2 Minutes"- feminist news

From January 1, 2021, the state will only charge ten percent instead of 20 percent value-added tax on pads, tampons and other period products. "Bleeding is not a luxury, a tax that only women pay is unfair," said Green women's spokesperson Meri Disoski about the decision in a press release.

On the initiative of Women's City Councillor Eva Schobesberger, the "Women's Prize of the City of Linz" is awarded annually around International Women's Day. It is endowed with EUR 3,600.00. In addition to the cash prize, the winner also receives a trophy known as a witch's broom. The deadline for submissions is January 25, 2021

Music: Sevdaliza
Photo: Aimilia Liontou_Coming soon