EXHIBITING LIVED EXPERIENCES
War and displacement impact millions of people worldwide, yet these experiences are often misunderstood or erased in public discourse. By creating a platform for self-representation, this project challenges harmful narratives and encourages dialogue, reflection, and community connection.
Ethnographies of War:Stories of the Displaced
Our Focus
Ethnographies of War: Stories of the Displaced is an art exhibition that centres the voices of artists whose lives, or families’ lives, have been affected by war and displacement. Through diverse artistic mediums, the project creates space for lived experience, memory, and resilience to be shared on artists’ own terms.
In a time of rising anti-immigration sentiment, this exhibition responds to a growing lack of public understanding about why people are forced to leave their homes. Rather than presenting migration through statistics or headlines, Ethnographies of War invites its audience to engage with personal stories that humanize displacement and foster empathy.
We want to hear your story
make an Impact
Ethnographies of War: Stories of the Displaced invites artists who have been personally or generationally affected by war and displacement to share their stories through art. The exhibition seeks to foster understanding, challenge harmful anti-immigration narratives, and create space for reflection, dialogue, and community connection.
Artists working in all mediums are welcome to apply. The project is grounded in a respectful, inclusive, and artists are encouraged to share only what they feel comfortable disclosing.
About us
Our Approach
This project is grounded in an ethnographic and trauma-informed approach. Artists are invited to share only what they feel comfortable disclosing, and all forms of artistic expression are welcome. The exhibition values lived experience as knowledge and prioritizes dignity, consent, and care throughout the process.
Who This Project Is For
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Artists personally or generationally affected by war or displacement
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Community members seeking deeper understanding through art
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Cultural organizations and educators interested in ethical storytelling
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Anyone open to listening, learning, and engaging with lived experience
Acknowledgement
Ethnographies of War is built through collaboration with artists, community partners, and supporters who believe in the power of storytelling and art to create social change.
Contact Us
For inquiries, partnerships, or to collaborate on creating impactful art exhibitions, feel free to reach out to Ethnographies of War. We are dedicated to harnessing the power of art for positive social change.