

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: BACKUP.VAVILOV art exhibition
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 27 Jul, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Event Description**: BACKUP. VAVILOVAn exhibition about seeds war and strength of spiritOpening 20/06/25 19.00 – 22.00Free entrance for the openingDuration 21/06/25 – 27/07/25The BACKUP.VAVILOV project highlights the crucial role of genetic plant diversity in ensuring global food security inspired by the life and legacy of Soviet scientist Nikolai Vavilov.The project raises a profound question: What is the true value of a seed if it can inspire some to attack and K*ll while others heroically defend it - even at the cost of their own lives?The starting point of the exhibition is the story of the Siege of Leningrad during World War II. While the majority of its casualties - up to 1.5 million - died of hunger rather than bombs a small group of scientists from the All-Union Institute of Plant Industry (VIR) protected the world's first genetic seed bank. Nine of VIR’s employees perished from starvation in a room filled with seeds choosing not to consume them in order to safeguard the future of agricultural development - continuing a lineage of seed cultivation that began with ancient farmers.This heroic act reflects the spirit of Nikolai Vavilov the founder of VIR who dedicated his life to protecting biodiversity. He traveled to 64 countries collecting seeds grains and roots to create the largest collection of cultivated plants in the world at that time. He also developed the theory of the Centers of Origin of Cultivated Plants and formulated the Law of Homologous Series in Hereditary Variation - a principle that helped predict plant traits across related species guiding plant breeding efforts globally.Although Vavilov's scientific vision was far ahead of his time he was arrested and later died of starvation in prison under Stalin’s regime. His story reminds us that knowledge and freedom of thought are often endangered by authoritarian power.The exhibition connects this historical narrative with today’s world. Despite advances in science and the existence of global networks to protect genetic material modern wars and climate disasters still threaten biodiversity. The project brings together artists of different nationalities and backgrounds each exploring this topic through their own cultural and emotional perspectives. It reminds us that while war has borders nature does not.Artists: Kumi Hiroi Müge Yilmaz Olga Ganzha Maarten Vanden Eynde Onkruidenier (Jonmar van Vlijmen Rosanne van Wijk and Ronald Boer)With participation of Louise O Fresco and Susan KooiCurated by Natalia SudovaSupported by AFK Foundation WE Jansenfonds Iona Stichting Mondriaan Fund het Cultuurfonds VriendenLoterij FondsSIDE PROGRAM20 June 19.30Arti et Amicitiae"Naturalization Ceremony” - performance by Müge YilmazAmsterdam, Rokin 112Registration for the event is not required, participation is free of charge3 July 12.00Amstelpark, Shadow Garden‘Experimental Stations’ - How can we contribute to the memory of a plant?Worckshop by de OnkruidenierPlease send your RSVP and reserve your place: contact@onkruidenier.nlLocation: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WfeHYAp3xBcTxwdq6Participation is free of charge05 July 15.00Arti et AmicitiaeDiscussion with Professor Louise O Fresco on her fascination with Vavilov.Amsterdam, Rokin 112Registration for the event is not required, participation is free of charge13 July 15.00Arti et AmicitiaeTasting with Tulip Bulbs - cerimony by Susan KooiAmsterdam, Rokin 112Registration for the event is not required, participation is free of charge
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/amsterdam/backupvavilov-art-exhibition/80002557757836
- **Event Categories**: performances, workshops, art, exhibitions
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/80002557757836

## Event venue details

- **city**: Amsterdam
- **state**: NH
- **country**: Netherlands
- **location**: Arti et Amicitiae
- **lat**: 52.3688926
- **long**: 4.891710499999999
- **full address**: Arti et Amicitiae, Rokin 112, 1012 LB Amsterdam, Нидерланды, Amsterdam, Netherlands

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 8
- **organizer**: Natalia Sudova (https://allevents.in/org/natalia-sudova/24810754)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 20 Jun, 2025 at 07:00 pm
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Arti et Amicitiae, Rokin 112, 1012 LB Amsterdam, Нидерланды, Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Natalia Sudova
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** performances, workshops, art, exhibitions
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about BACKUP.VAVILOV art exhibition ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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