Upcoming Talks:
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Speaking topics
- Being analog in a digital age - how creativity defines humanity in the advent of AI.
- Democracy, Attention and the Failure of the Modern News Cycle
- Ukraine: Remember Also Me. Testimonies from the frontline.
- Migration: Drawn Across Borders, True Stories of Migration.
- Syria: Hope Behind the Headlines
- The Art of Connection
Booking information, fees and availability
Butler’s on‑stage presence brings audiences closer to crisis zones, illustrating how creativity, proximity and human-centred storytelling can inspire empathy and action in a turbulent world. George brings fresh insights on human stories behind headlines. Talks are adaptable for in-person, hybrid or virtual formats.
George travels internationally for speaking engagements, panel discussions and moderation. For information on availability and fees, please contact: info@georgebutler.org
Articles, Media & Podcasts
"George is a truly remarkable person - there is so much courage, curiosity and empathy - behind these precise, sometimes playful, unexpected images of humans in extremity - he always makes me think."
Rory Stewart
"George Butler's art is not just painting and drawing, it shows feelings and people's lives in a deeper way than I think anything else can."
Lottie, age 11