Event

Late Nights: War is Peace? - The legacy of Orwell

People inside the nobel peace center enjoying an exhibition in the evening.
Photo: Johannes Granseth / Nobel Peace Center

Join us for a theme night at the Nobel Peace Center. This night you can join an event, and participate in activities, and, of course, explore our exhibitions.

Time:19 Nov 2025 16:00 - 19:00 CEST
Place: Nobel Peace Center

Welcome to an open and engaging night about the legacy of George Orwell, in the exhibition War is Peace?

We welcome Richard Blair, son of George Orwell, for a conversation about his father’s life, literary work, and how Orwell’s ideas continue to influence public debate today.

Ticket

All you need to join us during Late Nights is a museum ticket.

The ticket for the themed Late Night will include the conversation, entry to all the exhibitions and the activities.

Ticket for the museum and the conversation

Activities:

18:00-19:30 Conversation with Richard Blair

17:15 Guided tour in the exhibition War is Peace?

Before and after the conversation with Richard Blair you can join the "thinktable"

Showing propaganda in action, photos shown in the exhibition war is peace.
From the exhibition War is Peace? Nanna Heitmann / Magnum Photos. Photo: Vegard Kleven / Nobel Peace Center

How can we read Orwell in our time?

George Orwell wrote books that not only shaped literature but also transformed the way we understand power, language, and truth. Novels such as 1984 and Animal Farm remain timeless warnings against surveillance, propaganda, and political manipulation—cautions that, in 2025, feel more relevant than ever.

How can we read Orwell in our time? What do concepts like “Big Brother,” “doublethink,” and “War is Peace” mean in a reality shaped by algorithms, surveillance, and disinformation?

The conversation takes place in the exhibition War is Peace?, inviting reflection on the power of language and the fragile state of peace and democracy. Perhaps now, more than ever, it is crucial that we actively protect and fight for these values.

People talking around a round table.

The "Thought Table"

"I believe it is good that we are exposed to the grim realities of war through images."

"Does war contribute to peace?"

"Are there other paths to peace besides war?"

During the “Thought Table” activity, you will be presented with questions to which you first give a simple answer—before the discussion opens up for reflection and deeper exploration. This thought-provoking activity requires no preparation, only a willingness to share thoughts and feelings, and to listen to others’ perspectives so we can grow wiser together. You are also welcome to participate by simply listening, if you prefer not to share your own thoughts but wish to hear what others think.

Ticket

All you need to join our themed evenings during Late Nights is a museum ticket.

The ticket will include the conversation, entry to all the exhibitions and the activities.

Late Nights:

The museum is open every Wednesday until 20:00 through 2025. One Wednesday every month, we fill the Nobel Peace Center with very special themed nights. Here, you can join powerful conversations, experience diverse cultural performances, and participate in small activities that can make a big difference.

Dates for Autumn 2025:

Wednesday 24 Sep | Wednesday 29 Oct | Wednesday 19 Nov