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And Who Wants Peace?
Zwarte Zaal Louis Pasteurlaan 2 Gent
On November 11 1936, in London – England, the artist Eric Gill delivered his speech titled And Who Wants Peace? It was addressed to a group of Christian Pacifists. In his speech, Gill pointed out the entanglement of industrial war, artistic creation and money making.
On May 12 &13 2015, in Gent – Belgium, the artist R'm Aharoni will carry out the same speech. This gesture is an invitation and a meeting point, which aims to implement the past in the current reality.On November 11 1936, in London – England, the artist Eric Gill delivered his speech titled And Who Wants Peace? It was addressed to a group of Christian Pacifists. In his speech, Gill pointed out the entanglement of industrial war, artistic creation and money making.
On May 12 &13 2015, in Gent – Belgium, the artist R'm Aharoni will carry out the same speech. This gesture is an invitation and a meeting point, which aims to implement the past in the current reality.
Text: Eric Gill
Performance and Concept: R’m Aharoni
In conversation with: Sarah Vanhee, Frederik Le Roy
Special thanks to: CAMPO Gent, Alain Platel, Abigail Liporato, Marika Engles, Hugo DeBlock, Adriana La Selva
Images: Eric Gill, R’m Aharoni