July 2019 to January 2020
IWM London
Everyone
Free event
Culture Under Attack
Please note: This video contains instrumental sound only.
Culture Under Attack, a season of free exhibitions, live music, performances and talks at IWM London that explore how war threatens not just people’s lives, but also the things that help define us. Telling stories spanning 100 years, Culture Under Attack reveals why some try to erase or exploit culture, while others risk everything to protect, celebrate and rebuild it.
Rebel Sounds
Be immersed in Rebel Sounds, which reveals how groups and individuals used music to resist, revel and speak out against war and oppression.
What remains
Curated in partnership with Historic England, What Remains explores why culture and heritage is attacked during war.
Art in Exile
Starting with IWM’s own story, Art in Exile uncovers how cultural treasures in British museums and galleries were evacuated and protected during the Second World War.
Culture Under Attack
Discover more about the stories and themes that were explored in Culture Under Attack, a season of exhibitions and events that took place at IWM London.