The Art of Un-War
2022
Action / Biography / Documentary / War

The Art of Un-War
2022
Action / Biography / Documentary / War
Plot summary
Renowned artist Krzysztof Wodiczko creates powerful responses to the inequities and horrors of war. This in-depth investigation into the artist focuses on the recurring themes of war, trauma, and displacement in his work. An instigator for social change, Wodiczko’s powerful art interventions disrupt the valorization of state-sanctioned aggression.
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A Visual Meditation on Peace
Amazing artist!
I had the privilege to follow Krzysztof Wodiczko for quite a few years and witness firsthand how migrants, unhoused people, veterans, and others, who suffer from PTSD use his projects for different purposes. As an artist, I was extremely amazed to see how people were able to use the projects as a tool for healing. I can attest that they did indeed get a lot out of the process- in fact, I would say the process itself was the most important aspect to them. And the other thing that was important was how in every country that I traveled to the audience was so fixated to the monuments speaking. Wodiczko's special ability is how he's able to hold peoples attention for a long time with his projections. They are indeed mesmerizing and quite profound. To me here's not that many artist in the social practice arena. While all art communicates a message of some sort, I feel what is special about this art form is that it communicates a message to individuals but also simultaneously on a societal level.