Fame! Glory! Compulsory EU leader tours!
In June 2003, Women on Waves got a spot in the first Biennial of Thessalonica in an exhibition titled "Europe Exists".
which will be visited by European leaders as part of the official program on the 20th and 21st of June. This context is a good new place to show the work of Women on Waves and get people from other areas involved.
June 1, 2003
Women on Waves participate in the first Biennial of Thessalonica in an exhibition titled "Europe Exists". Willem Velthoven designs the presentation for Women on Waves. European leaders discussing the proposal for a European constitution in Thessalonica on June 20-21 will visit the exhibition as part of the official program. This new context will afford an important opportunity to show the work of Women on Waves.
Abortion dresses as displayed in Thessaloniki
An installation designed by Willem Velthoven. Image copyright Women on Waves…
Artists or abortion doctors?
Women on Waves are invited to participate in an art event at Modelarnia, a…
Kremlin, Acropolis, Eiffel Tower, Langenort!
The Langenort does not sail out again due to weather conditions, and instead…
To international waters
The Langenort can finally sail to international waters to provide Polish women…
Teaching those who want to learn
The ship moved to a publicly more accessible space so that press and visitors…
A letter of support, a drop of truth.
On the fourth day of the campaign, it almost seemed like this hectic isolated…
Arriving in Władysławowo
After 48 hours of negotiation with the harbor officials, the wind lifts up and…
Press, police, politicians. and phones.
In the morning of the 21st of June, a press conference is held in the…
Bright Lights, Wrong City
When the Langenort finally arrives in Poland on the 20th of June, it finds no…
Keep the closet closed
On the 16th of June, the Langenort finally sails out, after first having the…
Clogged toilets and lawyers who never stop talking.
Meanwhile, the Langenort is having some difficulties. The Langenort's engine…
Leaking like a sieve.
Women on Waves is careful not to announce their trip to Poland, as not to allow…
Power to the... Church?
In January 2003 the Polish Government announces that a referendum will be held…
License to question authority
Even though Women on Waves' application for a license as a first trimester…