In an era marked by upheaval, Resurfacing becomes an urgent conversation about what we must leave behind us in order to move ahead. The exhibition reflects the conflicts, pain and injustices of our present.
We wage war not only on battlefields, but also in our homes. Lies that were once whispered now echo across the digital space. Disinformation has become the primary currency of our time, undermining trust and democracy. Violence—whether physical or psychological—remains deeply rooted. To reject it means to rethink our systems of care, support and justice.
Resurfacing highlights the growing political tension and polarisation that are replacing dialogue with confrontation. Cancel culture exposes injustices, but raises questions about the boundaries between accountability and shutting down discourse.
What does it mean to erase history? Where is the line between justice and repression? When we surface from the wreckage, what is it that we choose to preserve, and what new things might arise from the ruins?
The project does not offer a single answer, but presents various possibilities.
Resurfacing is the third edition of the Art Everywhere project by Art Gallery Kazanlak.