When the past becomes a weapon the future disappears
A reflective embroidery displayed on a Berlin square confronts passersby with the poignant phrase: "When the past becomes a weapon, the future disappears." This artwork interrogates the political narratives shaping collective memory, questioning who benefits from these constructs and how deeply they permeate our daily lives. Through its subtle yet striking presence, it invites viewers to consider the consequences of weaponizing history.
Specifications
Hand Embroidery
Reflective polyester
200 × 200 cm
2024
Supported by
Exhibited
09/2024 Mariannen Platz, Berlin, DE
When the past becomes a weapon the future disappears
A reflective embroidery displayed on a Berlin square confronts passersby with the poignant phrase: "When the past becomes a weapon, the future disappears." This artwork interrogates the political narratives shaping collective memory, questioning who benefits from these constructs and how deeply they permeate our daily lives. Through its subtle yet striking presence, it invites viewers to consider the consequences of weaponizing history.
Specifications
Hand Embroidery
Reflective polyester
200 × 200 cm
2024
Supported by
Exhibited
09/2024 Mariannen Platz, Berlin (DE)