memorial tours | creative workshops | graphic novels
for young people
memorial tours creative workshops graphic novels
for young people
In light of growing historical oblivion, rising anti-Semitism and social division, remembrance is more important than ever. ‘Echoes in Ink – Art of Remembrance’ invites young people to actively and creatively engage with Dresden’s Jewish history and the question of what remembrance can look like today – personally, politically and artistically.
We are looking for committed, curious young people between the ages of 15 and 25 – whether from Jewish communities, schools, youth groups, doing a social year or studying – who are interested in retelling history through art. You don’t have to be a professional: interest and openness are all you need!
MEMORIAL TOURS
Learn the history of your city from a new perspective
Five themed memorial tours through Dresden immerse you in the diverse Jewish history of the city – from the early community to today’s culture of remembrance. Through interactive methods, reflection and creative inspiration, we work together to develop personal connections to historical sites and their significance today.
CREATIVE-WORKSHOPS
Process your impressions artistically
In a series of creative workshops, you will learn how to tell stories using images and text – from panel layout to character design. You will develop your first scenes and image ideas, find your style and work on your own narrative about memory, persecution, Jewish life or questions about the future.
GRAPHIC NOVELS
Tell your story – visually, personally, powerfully
In several sessions, you will work on your graphic novel (alone or in a team). You will receive support from artists, historians and educators. At the end, you will have your finished story – and the opportunity to showcase it in an exhibition, a public presentation and a printed publication.
Upcoming events
Memorial Tour: ‘Introduction to the Jewish history of Dresden’
Friday | 15.08.2025 | 16:00 – 17:30
The first tour, ‘Introduction to Jewish History in Dresden,’ offers a basic introduction to Jewish history in Dresden – from its beginnings to the Nazi era. The focus is on key locations of Jewish life and religious practice. In the workshop that follows, participants creatively process their impressions of the city.
Creative Workshop: ‘Visual storytelling’ with Nazanin Zandi
Friday | 15.08.2025 | 18:30 – 20:00 | KulturCentrale
In the creative workshop ‘Visual Storytelling’ with Nazanin Zandi, participants creatively process their impressions of the city. Through initial drawing experiments in the style of graphic novels, historical content is made emotionally and visually accessible. The connection between place and image serves as an introduction to the connection between history and artistic expression.
Memorial Tour: ‘The persecution of the Jewish population during the Nazi era’
Saturday | 16.08.2025 | 11:00 – 12:30
The tour ‘The Persecution of the Jewish Population during the Nazi Era’ sheds light on the systematic exclusion, disenfranchisement and deportation of Jewish citizens during the Nazi era in Dresden. Participants encounter specific sites of injustice and remembrance.
Creative Workshop: ‘Characters & Perspectives’ with Nazanin Zandi
Saturday | 16.08.2025 | 13:30 – 15:00 | KulturCentrale
In the creative workshop ‘Characters & Perspectives’ with Nazanin Zandi, the focus is on developing a character who can represent an individual fate. The change of perspective – telling the story ‘from the character’s point of view’ – promotes empathy and the creative interpretation of historical complexity.
Memorial Tour: ‘Destruction and reconstruction after the Second World War’
Friday | 22.08.2025 | 16:00 – 17:30
The third tour, ‘Destruction and Reconstruction after the Second World War,’ focuses on the destruction of Dresden and its reconstruction after the Second World War. Participants explore the question of how Jewish history is remembered (or overlooked) in an urban space shaped by war.
Creative Workshop: ‘Places & Atmosphere’ with Nazanin Zandi
Friday | 22.08.2025 | 18:30 – 20:00 | KulturCentrale
In the creative workshop ‘Places & Atmosphere’ with Nazanin Zandi, the impressions from the tour on the destruction and reconstruction of Dresden are translated into atmospheric scenes: places are made tangible as carriers of memories, using visual language, symbolism and emotional expression.
Memorial Tour: ‘Culture of remembrance and current memorial sites’
Saturday | 23.08.2025 | 11:00 – 12:30
The tour ‘Culture of Remembrance and Current Memorial Sites’ takes participants to central memorial sites in the city of Dresden and addresses how the victims of the Holocaust are remembered today. It focuses on forms of remembrance, public responsibility and the role of urban and civil society actors.
Creative Workshop: ‘Narration & Dramaturgy’ with Nazanin Zandi
Saturday | 23.08.2025 | 13:30 – 15:00 | KulturCentrale
In the creative workshop ‘Narration & Dramaturgy’ with Nazanin Zandi, participants use dramaturgical techniques to structure their graphic novels and turn what they have worked on so far into a coherent narrative.
Memorial Tour: ‘The Future of Remembrance’
Friday | 29.08.2025 | 16:00 – 17:30
Finally, the focus turns to the future: What does Jewish life look like today – and how can we remember in the future? The tour ‘The Future of Remembrance’ focuses on encounters with places of Jewish life today, educational initiatives and questions about the role of the participants themselves.
Creative Workshop: ‘Your Voice of Memory’ with Nazanin Zandi
Friday | 29.08.2025 | 18:30 – 20:00 | KulturCentrale
In the final workshop, ‘Your Voice of Remembrance’ with Nazanin Zandi, historical reflection is creatively processed and the graphic novels are completed. The result is a collection of personal artistic contributions to the culture of remembrance – a bridge between history and the present.
Working Session: ‘Jewish Life Before 1933 – Diversity and Everyday Realities’
Thursday| 04.09.2025 | 18:00 – 19:30 | KulturCentrale
The first working session provides insights into the diverse lives of Jewish citizens in Dresden before 1933. The focus is on individual biographies, social roles and cultural contributions. Based on this, ideas for graphic novels are developed: possible characters are sketched, perspectives discussed and narrative approaches collected.
Working Session: “Persecution and Exclusion – Local Dimensions’
Thursday | 11.09.2025 | 18:00 – 19:30 | KulturCentrale
Using local examples such as the ‘Judenhaus’ (Jewish house) or the Gestapo headquarters in Dresden, the concrete implementation of anti-Semitic measures is discussed. In the working phase, historical places and situations are translated into initial scenes, narrative approaches are reflected upon, and perpetrator-victim relationships are creatively realised.
Working Session: ”Places of Remembrance and Forms of Remembrance’
Thursday| 18.09.2025 | 18:00 – 19:30 | KulturCentrale
This working session highlights contemporary forms of remembrance, such as stumbling stones or the memorial room in the regional court. The examination of symbolism and impact flows directly into the artistic work. Existing scenes are revised, places of remembrance are integrated into the storylines, and feedback is gathered in groups.
Working Session: “Creative Transformation – How Do You Tell History as a Graphic Novel?’
Thursday| 25.09.2025 | 18:00 – 19:30 | KulturCentrale
The focus is on creative implementation: the basics of comic storytelling, such as panel structure, image-text ratio and character design, are taught. Participants then develop visual sketches of important scenes, try out different stylistic devices and receive feedback on their graphic designs.
Working Session: ”Parallels to the Present – Reflection and Positioning’
Thursday | 02.10.2025 | 18:00 – 19:30 | KulturCentrale
The thematic focus is on current forms of anti-Semitism, exclusion and discrimination. This reflection is integrated into the artistic work – for example, through personal statements or the development of a final scene. The aim is to finalise the content and design of the graphic novels.
ECHOES IN INK The Art of Remembrance: Launch Event
With the launch event ‘ECHOES IN INK – The Art of Remembrance,’ we are not only providing an insight into the project, but also celebrating the completion and publication of the graphic novels. In a mixture of presentation, discussion and artistic contributions, the background to the project will be highlighted and the creative results presented.
ECHOES IN INK The Art of Remembrance: Opening & Exhibition
The exhibition at the Full Moon Gallery will show the graphic novels created by young participants as part of the project. The works deal with Jewish biographies, remembrance culture and social responsibility. The vernissage will provide an opportunity for exchange with the artists and insights into the creative process.
ECHOES IN INK The Art of Remembrance: Reading
Sunday 14.12.2025 | 20:00 | KulturCentrale
During the reading at the KulturCentrale, selected participants will present excerpts from their graphic novels. The focus will be on personal perspectives on historical events, questions of memory and the connection to the present. The reading will be accompanied by a moderated discussion.