Juhana Moisander – Meeting with the Finnish Artist
During the meeting at the Sybir Memorial Museum, Finnish visual artist Juhana Moisander discussed his art, inspirations, working methods, and the vision for a new piece he is creating as part of the international Art of Remembrance project. Finnish artist Juhana Moisander visited the Sybir Memorial Museum in Białystok for the first time. During his […]
Artist and Researcher Gail Ritchie Begins Residency at La Coupole
Between late June and early July, Northern Irish artist and researcher Gail Ritchie began a residency at La Coupole, the French museum and remembrance site dedicated to the Nazi Occupation, the Holocaust, and the technological ambitions of World War II. During this initial phase of her residency, Gail had the opportunity to engage deeply with […]
Art of Remembrance: Artist Rebekka Bauer Begins Residency at Paraloup
We’re excited to share that the Art of Remembrance residency with German artist Rebekka Bauer has officially begun in Paraloup, Italy. From 1 July, Rebekka is spending several weeks in this historic Alpine village, once home to the “Italia Libera” partisan group that fought against Nazi-Fascist occupation. Her residency spans eight weeks over two phases: […]
Four Artists Selected for the Residency Programme
The Art of Remembrance project is pleased to announce the four artists selected to take part in its international residency programme, which will unfold across four WWII remembrance sites in Belgium, France, Italy, and Poland between April 2025 and January 2026. The selected artists will each spend eight weeks engaging with the historical and social […]
Art of Remembrance Announces Jury for Artist Selection
With the Art of Remembrance call for artists now closed, the project moves into its next key phase: the selection of the four artists who will undertake residencies at WWII remembrance sites in Poland, France, Italy, and Belgium. To ensure a fair and rigorous selection process, we are honored to introduce our distinguished jury, composed […]
Art of Remembrance Call Closed: 190 Applications Received
The call for artist residencies for ‘Art of Remembrance’ officially closed on 5 February 2025 at midnight, marking a significant milestone in the project’s development. We received 190 applications from 50 different countries, reflecting a strong interest from artists across disciplines, including visual arts, sculpture, photography, digital arts, installation, and performance. This diversity of approaches […]
Call for Artists to Engage with WWII History
The Art of Remembrance project has officially launched its call for artists, offering a unique opportunity for creatives to immerse themselves in the history and memory of World War II. This ambitious initiative invites artists from across the globe to participate in a residency program that reimagines how we connect with the past through contemporary […]
The “Art of Remembrance” project kicks-off
This week marked the launch of the EU-funded Art of Remembrance project, as partners gathered at Tempora’s office in Brussels for a comprehensive kick-off meeting. The project, a collaboration between leading cultural and historical institutions across Europe, aims to bridge the gap between history and contemporary art, engaging audiences across Europe with innovative artistic expressions and narratives.
