„Speaking of Us. Jewish Perspectives in Art, Heritage and Cultural Policy Today“

Symposium in Dresden | October 23, 2025 | Jugendkunstschule, Königstraße 15

In today’s Europe, Jewish histories, cultures, and identities are often spoken about, reframed, or politicized by others—especially in moments of global crisis. Who tells Jewish stories in Europe – and how can Jewish voices be heard on their own terms? This one-day symposium brings together artists, cultural workers, activists, and scholars from across Europe to explore questions of self-representation, memory, and cultural agency in a rapidly shifting political and cultural landscape.

Through conversations, panels, and working groups, we will examinelook at Jewish perspectives in art, heritage, and cultural policy today: How can Jewish narratives move beyond tokenism or narrow historical frames? What spaces, structures, and alliances are needed so Jewish cultural voices can flourish – visible, diverse, and self-determined? From Amsterdam to Warsaw, from Dresden to Belgrade, Jewish artists and cultural workers face similar challenges—this is where their voices meet.

The day will open with a keynote conversation on Jewish storytelling in Europe, followed by thematic panels on artistic self-representation, reclaiming memory, and building cultural empowerment. Afternoon working groups will focus on practical strategies for reshaping memory culture and reclaiming space for Jewish perspectives. We close by connecting local and transnational initiatives, asking what it will take to fortify our work and networks in the cultural and political fields in the years ahead.

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