Hélène Mutter, Ph.D
Advocacy Ambassador
"After more than 15 years studying conflict, I have come to realize that building lasting peace is an even greater challenge, and Legacies of War has inspired me to support and amplify the voices of conflict-affected communities."
My Story
Hélène Mutter is a French visual artist, researcher, and academic working at the intersection of visual studies, war and military studies, and sociology. Mutter is the recipient of several awards and research grants, she has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and has delivered lectures at numerous institutions. Her work has been exhibited internationally across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and has received institutional recognition. Between 2023 and 2026, she lived and worked in Saudi Arabia, where she also oversaw cultural programmes. Holding a PhD in art and art sciences, her practice combines artistic production with theoretical inquiry to interrogate the politics of visibility, representation and memory in post-conflict practices and peace processes.
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