Peace as a Space for the Third
Year: 2025

The author explores images of peace in the context of today’s genocidal wars. It examines enduring symbols, such as the dove and olive branch, rooted in early Christianity and popularized by Picasso in 1949. It also references Gerald Holtom’s peace sign (1958), adopted by the hippie movement, noting how such symbols, despite their positive messages, often become tools for manipulation. The author contrasts these traditional symbols with the abstract concept of emptiness, exemplified by Kasimir M