Scream in Gelsenkirchen: Woodcut Art for Peace and Justice
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Scream: Woodcuts as an Urgent Call for Peace and Justice
With the exhibition Scream, People to People in Gelsenkirchen presents a traveling exhibition by Lebanese-American artist Saad Ghosn. The opening on November 11, 2026, launches a focused body of work consisting of around 20 to 40 woodcuts, which highlight social and political issues while simultaneously formulating positive visions for a fairer, more humane world.
Black and White as a Language of Social Contradiction
Saad Ghosn employs the woodcut technique for its direct, clear, and uncompromising visual impact. Black areas, bright contrasts, and reduced forms impart a visual urgency to the works, reminiscent of the tradition of political woodcut and forms of social engagement. The motifs function as metaphors: they name violence, exclusion, and injustice, yet simultaneously open the perspective for solidarity and change.
Art as an Instrument for Peace and Social Responsibility
In Ghosn's artistic thinking, art does not form a closed aesthetic space. It becomes the voice of the artist and a medium for social change. The exhibition connects the contemplation of works with cultural education and invites reflection on peace, justice, political responsibility, and the conditions for a more humane coexistence.
Saad Ghosn Between Biography, Activism, and Printmaking
Saad Ghosn was born in Lebanon and has lived in the USA since 1976. As the founder and president of the non-profit organization SOS ART, he advocates for strengthening art as a means of expression for peace and social justice. In Cincinnati, he collaborated with international artists and printmakers, including from Oaxaca, Lebanon, the Czech Republic, and India. His artistic practice combines printmaking, political reflection, and the aim of making social voices visible.
An Art Experience with Lasting Impact
The exhibition unfolds its effect in the direct encounter with the woodcuts. The exhibition atmosphere lives from the tension between strict form, dark materiality, and the far-reaching questions behind the images. Each contemplation of a work becomes an aesthetic experience and an invitation to examine one's own positions.
Opening and Closing Event
The opening begins on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The closing event will take place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. People to People is open Monday to Thursday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
Conclusion: An Exhibition That Calls for Action
Scream welcomes visitors as an engaging exhibition between art, social critique, and peace work. The woodcuts by Saad Ghosn make conflicts visible without stopping at the accusation. Those wishing to experience art as an aesthetic experience and as a social responsibility should visit this exhibition live in Gelsenkirchen.
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