Video exhibition
The Nordic countries, Baltic countries, and Belarus face many of the same issues when it comes to gender equality, sexism and gendered violence. “Voices of Violence” is a video exhibition on violence and sexism perpetrated against women, focusing on the importance of spaces and platforms where women can voice their stories. The exhibition is connected with the insights and perspectives generated by the #metoo movement, which form the core of this video exhibition.
In the exhibition well-known Lithuanian, Latvian, Estonian, Danish, Icelandic and Belarusian actresses tell real anonymous stories of sexual, emotional and physical violence in short intimate videos. All stories have been gathered in close cooperation with women’s centers in each country and are anonymous. The exhibition will not only give voice to the stories contained in the videos but will also provide a safe platform for audience members to tell their own stories.
The exhibition will facilitate reflection, discussion and dialogue on a prevailing and problematic culture of gender inequality and gendered harassment which is shared across borders. The transnational nature of the problem engenders the need to tackle these issues together, sharing knowledge and experiences and discussing possible future solutions.
The physical exhibition will travel around the three Baltic states and will reach Belarus in online format, exhibited in connection with major film festivals.
The “Voices of Violence” project plays into the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 5 which focuses on the strong need to achieve gender equality and to empower women.
Exhibition design and identity: Zane Priede
Graphic design: Ruta Jumite
Danish Cultural Institute is a self-governing institution that has fostered mutual understanding between people and cultures since 1940. The institute is committed to sharing knowledge and appreciation for Danish values. In cooperation with partners, it develops international culture and societal events, projects and contacts to provide mutual value and inspiration. The institute’s mission is to strengthen Denmark’s way of handling some of the challenges of globalization by focusing on arts, culture and society within a prioritized number of themes: children and youth, education, science, welfare and sustainability. The Institute is very proud to have HRH Crown Princess Mary of Denmark as patron.
The exhibition is in Lithuanian and English and is being held from November 4th to November 17th.
The exhibition takes place at Martynas Mažvydas National Library of Lithuania, IIIrd floor atrium.