ART & HOLOCAUST

About this project

<p><span style="font-size: 14px"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">The project attempt to commemorate, educate and affect senses of the young generation and of the general public through the various artistic events, educative lectures, film projections and also by direct engaging of the students and young people in the creative action. The gallery has suitable spaces for the realization of all activities. The project partners will organoze exhibitions on extremism.&nbsp;<span style="color: #000000">In the exhibition (“City and Space Remember”) of the project, individual artists will also address the topic of the fate of women during the Holocaust.&nbsp;The project deals with issue of Roma inclusion and empowerment mainly in the professional lectures of PhDr. Martin Korčok, PhD., who is the chairman of The Roma Genocide Commission of The International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA) and also in individual exhibitions.The project fundamentally supports the social inclusion of other vulnerable</span> <span style="color: #000000">groups, especially Jews.The whole project points to the fight against racism, extremism and xenophobia through individual activities.</span></span></span></p>

Bilateral cooperation results

The project greatly benefited from its donor project partner in Norway, which brought expertise, resources, and international visibility. The collaboration enabled the sharing of best practices in Holocaust education and the integration of diverse perspectives into the project's creative and educational activities. Key Bilateral Results: • Cross-Border Collaboration: Norwegian experts participated in lectures, workshops, and artistic activities, enhancing the overall quality and scope of the project. • Enhanced Visibility: The partnership raised the international profile of the project, showcasing Slovak and Norwegian contributions to Holocaust remembrance. • Cultural Exchange: Both countries shared valuable insights into how art and education can address historical injustices and contemporary social issues Future Plans for Bilateral Cooperation: The project set the foundation for sustained collaboration between Slovak and Norwegian cultural and academic institutions. Plans include joint research projects, exhibitions, and educational programs to further deepen the partnership and continue the vital work of Holocaust education.

Project partners

• Jewish Museum Oslo Donor project partner· Norway
• Jewish Culture Museum Project partner· Slovakia
• The Faculty of Dramatic Arts, Academy of Arts Project partner· Slovakia
• The Secondary Grammar School Kukučínova Poprad Project partner· Slovakia