Bilbao hosts the exhibition 'El mal. Auschwitz 1945-Gaza 2024'

The exhibition features 42 works that invite critical reflection on violence and historical memory.

Interior of an exhibition hall with paintings on the walls and warm lighting.
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Interior of an exhibition hall with paintings on the walls and warm lighting.

The Aulas de la Experiencia in Bilbao are hosting an exhibition by artist Artur Heras until May 22, offering an artistic plea against violence.

Titled 'El mal. Auschwitz 1945-Gaza 2024', the exhibition consists of 42 works based on an archival photograph from the Nazi era. The artist uses this image to create a series of variations aimed at stirring human conscience.
Representatives from the EHU have described the exhibition as an act of intellectual resistance rather than just a historical exercise. The works are arranged to surround the viewer, creating a horizon line that emphasizes the gravity of the subject matter.

Its purpose is to stir consciences and build a bridge of memory between the horror of the past and that of the present.

The artist notes that the anonymity of the figures in the original photograph highlights the timeless nature of such tragedies. The work explores the moral implications of both scenarios, reflecting on the cycle of violence and human suffering.