VOICED : Activist vows to revive art in Afghanistan after fleeing Kabul

The transcript describes the impact of the Taliban's takeover of Kabul on art and culture. The speaker, an artist, recounts the day of the takeover and the subsequent week spent trying to leave Afghanistan. They discuss the destruction of their artworks and the erasure of murals by the Taliban, which symbolized the values of the past 20 years. The artist emphasizes the importance of art as a means of expression and a voice for the voiceless. Despite the challenges, they are committed to reviving art and culture and supporting artists in Afghanistan.

What was the significance of the murals that were destroyed by the Taliban?

What motivated the speaker to leave everything behind?

How does the speaker plan to continue advocating for art and culture after leaving Afghanistan?