Opening • Art installation: Thinking of You.

✨ Join us for the opening of Thinking of You on the UN International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict! This outdoor event is FREE and does not require registration—everyone is invited!

On June 19, Thinking of You will launch outside the Nobel Peace Center in Oslo with a heartfelt ceremony. Meet the talented artist, Alketa Xhafa Mripa, who will share a few words before the Peace Dove flies over City Hall Square, delivering a powerful message of hope.

📅 Time: Join us at 11:30 to witness this impactful installation that stands in solidarity with survivors of sexual violence in war.

This installation honors the brave individuals affected by conflict-related sexual violence, originally created in response to the trauma faced by around 20,000 survivors after the war in Kosovo in 1998–1999. Thinking of You has previously been showcased in Strasbourg, The Hague, Pristina, and New York, and is now available for viewing in Oslo.

👩‍🎨 About the Artist

Alketa Xhafa Mripa is a contemporary artist from Kosovo, currently based in the United Kingdom. Her work often focuses on human rights and social justice themes, shedding light on narratives that are commonly overlooked. Internationally recognized for this installation, she first displayed it in Kosovo in 2015, featuring thousands of dresses hung in solidarity.

🔗 Learn more about the artist: Alketa Xhafa Mripa
🔗 Explore Thinking of You: Nobel Peace Center Exhibition

👗 Donate a Dress

Would you like to contribute? Dresses can be donated either as a survivor or as a supportive gesture. The Nobel Peace Center is accepting donations from June 8 to June 14, between 10:00 and 18:00. Just speak to a staff member at the entrance, hand in your dress, and join this global art movement to bring visibility to survivors’ experiences. Please note: Dresses cannot be returned after the installation concludes.

This project is supported by: Norwegian Women’s Lobby, Mental Health and Human Rights Info, the Embassy of Kosovo in Norway, the British Embassy in Norway, and the Nobel Peace Center.

📍 Location: Brynjulf Bulls plass 1, 0250 Oslo, Norway