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Gdy wojna jest kontekstem
When War is a Context

Author(s): Veronika Skliarova
Contributor(s): Agnieszka Sowińska (Translator)
Subject(s): Sociology of Culture, Cultural Essay, Societal Essay, Peace and Conflict Studies, Russian Aggression against Ukraine, Russian war against Ukraine
Published by: Instytut Sztuki Polskiej Akademii Nauk
Keywords: war; Ukraine; Context;

Summary/Abstract: “The creation of art in the conditions and reality of an ongoing war is a process of endless limitations and prohibitions. Instead of dealing with frustrating reality, limitations or losses I wish focus on opportunities. I would like to ponder on how our voice sounds today, how it ‘allows itself’ to be heard abroad, how we can discover it within ourselves, and what we can fall back on. At present, the role played by art has narrowed down to a healing and propaganda function, a verbalisation and record of horror, and a re-evaluation of the idea of humanism. The theatre is always the space of memory and the territory of experiences. The point of departure for my reflections consisted of taking a close look at political, historical or local reminiscences, the experiences of Ukrainian female artists within the context of an ongoing war.”

  • Issue Year: 343/2023
  • Issue No: 4
  • Page Range: 45-50
  • Page Count: 6
  • Language: Polish
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