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Wars, omnipresent in the media, shape our visual habits and dominate public perception. In addition to visible forms of violence, such as the destruction of buildings and cultural sites, images of civilian casualties, or pictures of displaced persons and refugees, the exhibition also addresses the invisible dimensions of violence. Structural, psychological, and gender-based violence, particularly against women and minorities, as well as the resulting traumas, often remain hidden. Ideological and religious hatred, passed down through generations and disproportionately affecting women, is often deliberately suppressed. Shame and societal stigmatization often protect the perpetrators, while the consequences for those affected are profound and long-lasting.
The exhibition will open on August 22 at the KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN.
When? Friday, August 22, 2025, 7 p.m.
Where? KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN, Berliner Platz 1, 35390 Gießen
Program
Welcome
- Frank-Tilo Becher, Mayor of the City of Gießen
- Jonas Wolff, TraCe PI, Member of Directorate and Co-Speaker / PRIF
Introduction by the Curators
- Nadia Ismail, Director of KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN
- Larissa Fuhrmann, TraCe Associate Researcher / PRIF
- Theresa Deichert, Assistant Curator at KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN
Entry is free of charge. More information can be found on KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN’s website.
KUNSTHALLE GIESSEN is an institution for contemporary art in the city of Giessen, located in central Hessen. As a space dedicated to temporary exhibitions without a permanent collection, it presents current trends and positions in contemporary art across approximately 450 square meters. It is a place for exchange and freedom of expression, engaging with current global events from an interdisciplinary perspective. A particular focus is placed on transdisciplinary networking and collaborations. The Kunsthalle is committed to fostering engagement with contemporary art, offering diverse forms of mediation, and addressing relevant social discourses.