"...to leave a space in which the din of war might die down" - Excursion to NS Dokumentationszentrum

Exclusive guided tour for students through the exhibition at the NS Documentation Center. Registration details below. The exhibition "...to leave a space in which the din of war might die down" explores the long-lasting effects of wars since 1945. In their works, international artists reflect on experiences of violence, destruction, and reconstruction. From the perspectives of migration—to or from Europe—they tell stories of loss, flight, and new beginnings. And they speak of the challenge of carrying on with life. How do experiences of war shape the lives of future generations in pluralistic, (post-)migrant societies? What remains—and what is passed on? Given the ubiquity of wars in Ukraine, the Middle East, Sudan, the Congo, and other parts of the world, these questions seem immediate and close to home. The conflicts and polarizations associated with war are interconnected in our globalized world and are not limited to specific places or time periods. Eighty years after the end of World War II, it is clear that the hope for peace associated with the postwar order has remained unfulfilled. Today, the consequences of armed conflicts are forcibly suppressed through fortified border regimes—in the process, not only territories are demarcated, but also the boundaries of empathy. In light of this, how can we, within a diverse society, find a language based on mutual recognition of suffering and grief that rejects nationalist ideologies?