[Event]Pop-up exhibition 'The Silent Lightning'

28 Sep 2024
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From August 16 to September 13, over 500 visitors joined us at our pop-up exhibition, "On the Remaining ㅁ: The Silent Lightning," in Samcheong-dong. 

This exhibition, marking the ten-year anniversary of the 2014 UN Commission of Inquiry (COI) on North Korean human rights' declaration of 'crimes against humanity,' offered a unique journey of reflection and enlightenment. The pieces, created by three teams of media artists and a North Korean escapee artist, embodied a fresh artistic approach to the subject of North Korean human rights, reimagining how these stories are told and remembered.

Art has the power to spark dialogue and engage people emotionally, helping a wider audience connect with the struggles of North Korean victims. It is crucial to continually seek new and innovative ways to convey these human rights stories to the public, and to involve as many people as possible in this movement to ensure the voices of victims are heard.

On the final day, UNOHCHR Seoul Representative James Heenan joined us, delivering congratulatory remarks and emphasizing the global significance of this cause. The day also featured powerful performances by North Korean singers, adding a poignant and deeply personal layer to the event.

For those who couldn’t attend, a video of the exhibition is available on YouTube, allowing even more people to connect with this important work.