Artists4Ceasefire has a new pin badge just in time for the 2026 Oscars ceremony.
With just hours to go until the 98th Academy Awards, the collective of actors, filmmakers and other artists — which as per its description has been calling for a permanent ceasefire in Gaza and lasting peace between Palestinians and Israelis since late 2023 — has unveiled the new pin that it will be distributing ahead of Sunday night’s ceremony at the Dolby Theater.
Designed by Shepard Fairey, the pins feature a dove carrying a lotus flower with a barbed wire stem, an image the group says embodies “hope, resilience and a just peace.” According to Artists4Ceasefire, which was started two weeks after the Oct. 7 attacks, the heart above the flower “reinforces the power of leading with love, reminding us all that love for humanity includes a commitment to liberation and freedom for all people — from Palestine and Lebanon, to Iran, Sudan, Minnesota and beyond.”
“Humanity and justice are not privileges reserved for some of us; they belong to all people, without exception,” said Fairey. “Art has the ability to remind us that, before borders and boundaries, we are all citizens of this planet first. This collaboration with Artists4Ceasefire serves as a reminder that love for all people is not the absence of justice and accountabliity — it is a necessity. My hope is that this image speaks to the power of solidarity and serves as a reminder that when we come together, the seeds of compassion, dignity and freedom can break through.”
While it’s as-yet unknown which stars will be wearing the new design on the Oscars red carpet, the previous Artists4Ceasefire badge has become a familiar presence at awards shows over the last two years. Attendees at the 2024 Academy Awards — including Billie Eilish, Mark Ruffalo, Ava DuVernay, Ramy Youssef, Riz Ahmed, Mahershala Ali and Finneas O’Connell — were seen sporting the pin, as was Kaouther Ben Hania, who returns this year with international film nominee “The Voice of Hind Rajab.” Meanwhile, Javier Bardem and Megan Stalter wore the pin at the 2025 Emmy Awards.
Other stars known for wearing the Artists4Ceasefire pin include Susan Surandon, Phoebe Bridgers, Nicola Coughlan and Hannah Einbinder.
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