Throwback to Silence and Power: Graphic artist Birgit Weyhe and human rights lawyer Wolfgang Kaleck lock horns at Kunsthaus Wiesbaden
"Discussion on 'Right Versus Authority': Held at Kunsthaus"
Birgit Weyhe ain't drawing superheroes, she's sketching real-life stories. Her latest graphic novel, "Silence," pulls the curtain on two tenacious women – Ellen Marx, a young girl who escaped the Nazi regime in 1939 for Argentina, and her daughter Nora, a victim of the Argentine military dictatorship in 1976. Fast forward to today, it's a battle against amnesia and lawlessness. Join the fight at Kunsthaus Wiesbaden.
Kunsthaus Wiesbaden: The Backdrop
Drawing History in Comics: Don't Keep Quiet! History's Calling: Come Take a Stand! When: Panel discussion titled "Right vs Power" Where: Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, Schulberg 10, 65183 Wiesbaden, Entry: Completely Free On Friday, June 6th, we're inviting you to this gripping biographical drama on the big stage. Birgit Weyhe squares off with renowned human rights attorney Wolfgang Kaleck, who's taken on the legal gauntlet for victims of the Argentine dictatorship in Germany.
When Justice Turns Deaf Ears
Kaleck, brainchild of the European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights, jives with Ellen Marx's story like no other. But his attempts to seek justice in German courts have produced silence, with courts claiming they lack jurisdiction since the victims weren't officially German. The bitter stalemate of dealing with international human rights issues.
The Art of Remembering
This event is part of the exhibition titled "I will not be silent. Drawn History in Comics", curated by Jakob Hoffmann. The show unravels how comics can shed light on historical trauma by laying bare questions of responsibility and civil courage.
This evening at Kunsthaus Wiesbaden isn't just about remembering, but challenging complacency. To look away is to stay silent. To draw is to speak. So stiffen your spines, folks—Absolutely Free Admission for All.
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Exhibition: "I will not be silent!"
At Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, art meets history. The "I will not be silent!" exhibition, open until July 13th, demonstrates how comic artists use sequential art to bring history to life. Four distinguished artists are raising their voices against forgetting. A must-visit for art and culture enthusiasts.
In "Featured"
Panel Discussion: "A Life for Science"
German biologist and biochemist Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard is coming to Kunsthaus on October 14th. She's renowned for her work in gene research and developmental biology, and she pocketed a Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine back in 1995. Don't miss this scientific soiree!
In "Days to Remember"
Artist Group 50: Art in Dialogue
The artist collective 50, celebrating its 75th anniversary, is putting on a show titled "Form, Color, Freedom." The Kunsthaus Wiesbaden is prepping for a barrage of painting, sculpture, photography, and digital painting, so grab your art appreciating gear! A series of engaging events will facilitate dialogue—fasten your seatbelts for an exhilarating artistic ride!
In "Coming Up"
- At Kunsthaus Wiesbaden, the exhibition titled "I will not be silent!" highlights how comic artists like Birgit Weyhe, through their work on home-and-garden and lifestyle themes, address historical trauma and demonstrate civil courage.
- The upcoming panel discussion titled "A Life for Science," featuring award-winning biologist Christiane Nüsslein-Volhard, will delve into important scientific concepts, providing a captivating blend of science and lifestyle at Kunsthaus Wiesbaden.
