Memory as a Tool for Resistance
Details
Dates: November 17, 18, 25
Time: 18:00-20:30
Attendance: You should attend the full course
Course price: €80-140 (+ €5 membership fee for new members) https://90milartschool.softr.app/workshop-details-artschool?recordId=recDW2y6Pwp1PzBe7
DESCRIPTION
How is history written?
Why is memory often used to preserve the status quo?
Why are alternative narratives seen as dangerous?
When does memory become a form of resistance against fascism and mass violence?
This workshop challenges the notion of a single truth and the myth of neutrality, particularly in the context of contested histories. We will explore how memory can be a political act, drawing from cultural and visual anthropology, where memory practices expose power structures, reveal silenced voices, and reshape collective identity. Visual media—such as film and installation—become powerful tools to process trauma, demand accountability, and create new ways of remembering.
You don’t need any prior experience. Together, we’ll use free tools to explore sound, video, and visual installations in an open, collaborative environment.
Workshop Principles
For everyone: No specific educational background or special skills required.
Accessible: All tools and resources will be free.
Collaborative: Be inspired by real-world contemporary examples and by each other.
What You’ll Do
Day 1 – Framing Memories & Finding Inspirations
Explore examples of audiovisual projects that challenge dominant histories. We'll look at films and installations that reimagine how memory is shared and preserved.
Day 2 – Develop & Create Your Project
Collaborate in small and large groups to pitch and develop your project idea. Whether your focus is visual art, film, or installation, you’ll begin planning, filming, editing, or assembling your piece using free tools and shared resources. Guidance and feedback will be provided throughout the creative process.
Day 3 – Finalize, Share & Reflect
Continue developing your work and prepare a rough cut or draft for sharing. Present your work-in-progress to the group, receive constructive feedback, and reflect together on how each piece engages with themes of memory, resistance, and collective storytelling.