Art of Peace
Peace Walk with art interventions in the gardens of the Peace Palace
Poetry, music and true stories about individuals who have dedicated their lives to peace and freedom, all these ingredients come together in “Art of Peace.” This artistic evening walk will take place in the garden of the Peace Palace from 23 to 26 September 2021. The “Art of Peace” walking tour was scheduled to take place in the fall of 2020, and is now being shown in September 2021 due to Covid-19 measures.
Garden tour ‘Art of Peace’
Theatre, poetry and stories about 75 years of peace – all these ingredients come together in the ‘Art of Peace’ programme. At the beginning of the route, visitors meet the Goddess of Peace Irene who addresses them through the art of spoken word.
In addition to historical characters and works of art, fragments from the history of the UN will also be featured. For example, the participants are introduced to the Nobel Prize laureate Dag Hammarskjold, who was Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1953 to 196. Not only during the Suez Canal crisis he advocated for dialogue and de-escalation. The repercussions of the Second World War and the history of the Peace Palace are illustrated by the story of Max Chotzen. He worked as a librarian in the Peace Palace and at the same time was active in the Dutch resistance. Together with colleagues, he printed illegal newspapers on a stencil machine hidden in the basement of the palace.
These and various other stories and art interventions about solidarity, hope, peace and freedom are experienced by visitors as they stroll through the garden.
This tour was developed by the Peace Palace in collaboration with LUSTR, Firma Mes and STET. The English audio tour was performed by Joanna Lucas and Coleman Kelly.
Grateful for the support of The Municipality of The Hague, NIBC, VFonds voor de Vrede and MAOC Gravin van Bylandt Stichting.
