Event
The body as a witness of War
The Nobel Peace Center will present TILO by Lotte Geeven. TILO (тіло means body in Ukrainian) is a monumental recording of the heartbeats of soldiers serving along the 1,000-kilometer Ukrainian front. During this intimate listening session at the Nobel Peace Center; their stories and heartbeats will resonate, at frequencies so low that they are not only heard, but felt. Geeven will talk about her encounters and play her recordings.
The recordings feature contributions from a diverse group of men and women—young and old, from all walks of life. Among them are a former icon painter, monk, priest, television presenter, masseur, boxer, farmer, welder, chef, businessman, fisherman, teacher, construction worker, engineer, police officer, Ukraine's national poet and many others. Now serving as soldiers, lieutenants, generals, or officers on the front lines defending their country.
In 2025, the heartbeats will be added to the collection of the War Museum in Kyiv. Nestled among war debris and heavy equipment, this intimate document will shed light on the body as a witness of war for current and future generations.
After the listening session, there will be time for an informal conversation and Q&A.
📍Place: The Nobel Peace Center
📅 Date: 29 April 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00-19:00
The event is part of the Laboratory, which contributes to the development of the new exhibition about all the Nobel Peace Prize laureates at the Nobel Peace Center.
Registration
The event is free but registration is required, and seats are limited, so be quick to secure your spot.
About the Artist
Lotte Geeven is a Dutch multimedia artist. She creates monumental recordings of phenomena that exist beyond our daily perception and speaks about the state of the world. She often collaborates with scientists to develop technologies and methods that allow us to listen to a world we have yet to discover. Her work is driven by exploration, collectivity, and engagement. It has been exhibited in prominent collections, including Museum Voorlinden (NL), Taubert Contemporary Berlin (DE), Point B New York (USA), and The British Museum (UK).
Related to the creation of the new exhibition
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