Explore a series of compelling collages by Jakub Skrzypczak, illustrating and commenting on ancient and medieval Aramaic poetic texts. Selected and translated by Skrzypczak into Polish, these works offer a unique perspective on sacred literature.
The collages blend graphic elements—featuring Aramaic lettering and text—with a subjective anthology of Jewish, Christian, and Mandaean sacred writings. This fusion takes viewers on a journey through diverse cultural landscapes and various expressions of the Aramaic language.
At the core of the project lies the transgressive nature of the texts. Although all come from canonical books and are not considered heretical, their transgender and feminist undertones have kept them largely unexplored.
WHEN?
June 22, 2025, Sunday, 6:00 PM
WHERE?
2Okna Cafe, 40 Józefa St.
A Q&A with the artist will follow the opening event on June 22nd.
Exhibition opening hours during the festival:
Monday–Friday, June 23–27: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Saturday–Sunday, June 28–29: 2:00 PM – 7:00 PM
After the FestivATL, the exhibition will be open until Friday, July 20.
The event’s partner: 2Okna Cafe.
The 9th edition of FestivALT is made possible thanks to the support of the Matanel Foundation and Dutch Jewish Humanitarian Fund and takes place as part of the project “ReActMem: Rescue Memory – Activism, Art, and Public Memory,” which is co-financed by the European Union under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values (CERV 2024–2026) program.
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