28.11.2024 - 29.11.2024 History, Literature, Music

Lecture series exploring Art, Exclusion, and Memory

Discover the powerful intersection of art, activism, and history through Grzegorz Kwiatkowski's lectures this November.

Main photo of Grzegorz Kwiatkowski: Martyna Niećko, Biuro Literackie 

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This November, we invite you to a series of thought-provoking events featuring Polish poet and musician Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, whose work bridges art, activism, and historical remembrance. Kwiatkowski will shed light on pressing issues of ethics, memory, and human rights, from his unique perspective, which can also be seen through his poetry and music. 

About Kwiatkowski

Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, born in 1984 in Gdańsk, is a distinguished Polish poet and musician, renowned for his deeply thought-provoking explorations of history, memory, and ethics. You may recognize him as a member of the acclaimed band Trupa Trupa, which we’ve previously highlighted. His poetry, translated into multiple languages, has been featured at major literary festivals worldwide, earning him international acclaim.

More Light: Art Against Hate

  • 28 November 2024, 6 pm, Leo Baeck Institute, London
  • This lecture will cover the topic of using art to confront antisemitism, denialism, and violence. Drawing on his family’s history, references to his hometown Gdańsk, and his experience as an artist, Grzegorz will discuss the power of creative expression in preserving memory and combating hatred.
  • To secure your spot, register here (for those unable to attend in person, the event will also be streamed live on Zoom).

Art, Memory, and Humanity: Poetry Reading and Discussion

  • 29 November 2024, 4 pm, Mansfield College (University of Oxford)
  • During this event, Grzegorz Kwiatkowski will share readings from his book Crops and preview his forthcoming book Without an Orchestra. These works address themes of lasting historical trauma and the pursuit of justice and memory.
  • Find out more and register here

Grzegorz will also be part of a workshop, curated by the Ethox Centre in collaboration with Oxford Ethics and Humanities, a workshop inaugurating the “What About Exclusion?” series.

Curators and participants of the “What about Exclusion?” series:

– Mark Harrison, Oxford University
– Michael Parker, Oxford University
– Artist Grzegorz Kwiatkowski

The session will focus on the complexities of exclusion in academia and the arts. Participants, including Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, will share their observations in a panel discussion and Q&A. Learn more here.

When: 29 November 2024, 10 am – 12 pm
Where: Digital Hub, Jesus College (University of Oxford)

These events provide a unique opportunity to dive into the connection between global challenges and the impact art can have on society. We hope you’ll be a part of this experience.

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Zapraszamy na wyjątkowe wydarzenia z udziałem Grzegorza Kwiatkowskiego w Londynie i Oksfordzie.

Grzegorz Kwiatkowski, urodzony w 1984 roku w Gdańsku, to ceniony polski poeta i muzyk, znany z głębokich refleksji nad historią, pamięcią i etyką. Jest członkiem zespołu Trupa Trupa, którego twórczość zdobyła uznanie zarówno w Polsce, jak i za granicą. Jego poezja, przetłumaczona na wiele języków, była prezentowana na licznych festiwalach literackich na całym świecie.

W listopadzie 2024 roku Grzegorz Kwiatkowski będzie gościem trzech prestiżowych wydarzeń w Wielkiej Brytanii:

  • „What About Exclusion?” – interdyscyplinarne wydarzenie w Jesus College, Oksford, eksplorujące tematykę wykluczenia w literaturze i sztuce.
    Data: 29 listopada 2024
    Miejsce: Jesus College, Oksford What about Exclusion? – Jesus College

Te wydarzenia to niepowtarzalna okazja, by poznać współczesną polską poezję w kontekście globalnych wyzwań oraz refleksji nad rolą sztuki w społeczeństwie. Serdecznie zapraszamy!

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