{"id":6701,"date":"2025-04-03T09:41:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-03T07:41:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iidh.org\/other-actions\/exhibition-thinking-of-you\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:04:43","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T14:04:43","slug":"exhibition-thinking-of-you","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.iidh.org\/en\/other-actions\/exhibition-thinking-of-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Exhibition “Thinking of You”"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thinking of You \u2013 An exhibition committed to memory, human dignity and justice<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A work to break the silence<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The exhibition Thinking of You<\/em>, conceived by Kosovar artist Alketa Xhafa Mripa<\/strong>, pays tribute to survivors of sexual violence in times of war. Through a poignant installation made up of dresses collected from around the world, it conveys a powerful message: suffering must not be erased, and justice must never remain silent. <\/p>\n

“Europe was built on a promise: never again. Never again should war crimes be met with silence.”<\/strong> \u2013 Alketa Xhafa Mripa<\/p>\n

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A powerful and committed artistic project<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Thinking of You<\/em> is much more than a work of art: it is an installation that gives voice to survivors of sexual violence in times of war. Created by Kosovar artist Alketa Xhafa Mripa<\/strong>, it is built around a powerful symbol \u2014 dresses hung out, donated by survivors and supporters from around the world \u2014 embodying solidarity, memory, and resilience. <\/p>\n

Through this installation, Alketa Xhafa Mripa sheds light on a crime often hidden and used as a weapon of war<\/strong>. By displaying these garments in public spaces, she transforms these silent testimonies into a collective cry, breaking the taboo and prompting reflection on the recognition of victims and the necessity of justice. <\/p>\n

The exhibition is based on three essential dimensions:<\/p>\n