In the wake of World War II, several exhibitions across Europe aimed to confront and document the horrific crimes committed by the Nazis. The German Historical Museum's current showcase, 'On Displaying Violence', features six exhibitions from 1945 to 1948. While some individuals sought to forget their traumatic experiences, confronting these atrocities was crucial for societal healing. These exhibitions attracted hundreds of thousands of visitors, yet narratives often overlooked the Jewish victims. Curator Agata Pietrasik highlights the importance of these exhibitions in fostering collective dialogue about the past and the diverse experiences of violence across Europe.
"Hundreds of thousands of people in Eastern and Western Europe visited these exhibitions, becoming a way of overcoming trauma and confronting the past together."
"The six exhibitions on display in Berlin aim to provide insight into the different perspectives that emerged immediately after World War II, processing the experience of violence."
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