The works presented in the exhibition — films, installations and objects created in recent years by several artists — are united by the themes of appropriation, instrumental treatment and the reclaiming of history, presented in the context of current political tensions. These concern regions of recent and ongoing conflict marked by the legacy of colonialism and of Russian imperialism: the Middle East, North Africa, and Eastern Europe.

Sergei (Sergo, Serhij) Parajanov (born Sarkis Parajanian) is one of the most illustrious film directors of the 20th century, whose unique imagination and original visual language have inspired filmmakers worldwide for decades.

Prinz Gholam is the collaborative name of two artists, Wolfgang Prinz and Michel Gholam, who have been working together since 2001. Hailing from different cultural backgrounds — German (Prinz) and Lebanese (Gholam) — their art transcends national contexts. They draw inspiration from diverse cultures and eras, incorporating these elements freely into their work. Their creative practice encompasses performance pieces and choreographies staged in the presence of viewers or for the photographic or film camera, as well as large-scale drawings, stone sculptural objects, and distinctive masks, the latter influenced by the 2020 pandemic.