Event

The body as a witness of War

Listening to heartbeat of a person.

The Nobel Peace Center presents TILO, a monumental yet intimate recording of soldiers' hearts made along the 1,000-kilometer Ukrainian front by Lotte Geeven.

Time:29 Apr 2025 15:00 - 17:00 CEST
Place: Nobels Fredssenter

The Nobel Peace Center will present TILO by Lotte Geeven. TILO (тіло means body in Ukrainian) is a monumental recording of the heartbeats of soldiers serving along the 1,000-kilometer Ukrainian front. During this intimate listening session at the Nobel Peace Center; their stories and heartbeats will resonate, at frequencies so low that they are not only heard, but felt. Geeven will talk about her encounters and play her recordings.

The recordings feature contributions from a diverse group of men and women—young and old, from all walks of life. Among them are a former icon painter, monk, priest, television presenter, masseur, boxer, farmer, welder, chef, businessman, fisherman, teacher, construction worker, engineer, police officer, Ukraine's national poet and many others. Now serving as soldiers, lieutenants, generals, or officers on the front lines defending their country.

In 2025, the heartbeats will be added to the collection of the War Museum in Kyiv. Nestled among war debris and heavy equipment, this intimate document will shed light on the body as a witness of war for current and future generations.

After the listening session, there will be time for an informal conversation and Q&A.

📍Place: The Nobel Peace Center
📅 Date: 29 April 2025
⏰ Time: 17:00-19:00

The event is part of the Laboratory, which contributes to the development of the new exhibition about all the Nobel Peace Prize laureates at the Nobel Peace Center.

Registration

The event is free but registration is required, and seats are limited, so be quick to secure your spot.