Designing Calm for Conflict’s Unspoken Stories
Nissen Richards Studio creates sensitive design approach for ‘Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict’ exhibition at IWM London Nissen Richards Studio has created the exhibition and graphic design for a groundbreaking new exhibit – ‘Unsilenced: Sexual Violence in Conflict’ – at IWM London. The exhibition, for which admission is only advised for those aged sixteen or over, is free to enter and will run until 2 November 2025. It is the first exhibition by a major museum in the UK to shine a light on this difficult subject matter and has been created with the aim of empowering survivors, informing visitors, and contributing towards meaningful change. The exhibition content considers the contexts in which sexual violence occurs in conflict, exploring how propaganda shapes perceptions of gender and power to shine a light on this often-silenced issue. Incorporated – using testimony and over 160 objects, many never seen before – are the untold stories of child evacuees, victims of trafficking, prisoners of war, and survivors from the First World War to present-day conflicts, whilst the exhibition also highlights the ongoing efforts of those fighting for justice and working to prevent conflict-related sexual violence. Design Language: “Because of the distressing nature of the subject … Continue reading Designing Calm for Conflict’s Unspoken Stories
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