Episode 36: Roots of memory

"Roots of Remembrance" is a sculptural situation by Svea Duwe at the Red Army Memorial on 20.09.25 from 3 pm

One day before World Peace Day, artist Svea Duwe and the TU Dresden podcast format "YOU ASK we explain" invite you to the Red Army Memorial on Olbrichtplatz. The centerpiece of the sculptural situation is the presentation of an inverted memorial wreath with words that refer to the Russian inscription on the memorial. This presentation will be accompanied by an open discussion on the question "How is world peace conceivable?" with Prof. Dr. Dominik Steiger, Prof. Dr. Stephanie Herold, Katja Protte and Svea Duwe, moderated by Gwendolin Kremer. The event will conclude with the performance "Europas Hemd" by Svea Duwe, interpreted by Caroline Beach. The event will be recorded in the TU Dresden podcast format "YOU ASK we explain".

When: September 20, 2025, 3 pm

Where: Hans-Oster Straße, sculpture

Our Advisors:

• Prof. Dr. Dominik Steiger - holder of the Chair of International Law, TU Dresden

• Prof. Dr. Stephanie Herold - Monument Conservation and Urban Cultural Heritage, TU-Berlin

• Katja Protte - Curator Art + Military, Military History Museum Dresden

• Svea Duwe - sculptor

Moderation:

• Gwendolin Kremer - art historian, Office for Academic Heritage, Scientific and Art Collections, TU Dresden, member of the Commission for Art in Public Space Dresden

Join us live and ask us your anonymous questions. We look forward to your participation and an enriching exchange!

Photo note

Photographs and videos will be taken during this event. The photos will be used for the press and public relations work of the TUD and the other participants. If necessary, photos will also be passed on to third parties for reporting purposes. By participating in the event, you agree that photos of you may be used for publications in print and online media, including social media.

This project is funded by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and the Free State of Saxony as part of the Excellence Strategy of the Federal and State governments.