Kunst Gegen Missbrauch (Art Against Abuse)

The traveling exhibition Kunst Gegen Missbrauch (Art Against Abuse) addresses the issue of sexual violence perpetrated against minors with the aim of raising awareness on an often taboo subject. The exhibition brings together the artworks of contemporary artist Nessi Nezilla, photographs by Felicitas Yang and Armando Milano, as well as the professional input of professor Julia Wege. The exhibition is put into context with extensive data, facts, and background information on the subject of child abuse. Organized in cooperation with the World Childhood Foundation, the Fraunhofer IPA in Stuttgart, the State Criminal Police Office of Baden-Württemberg, and RWU University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten, the exhibition will be presented at various universities and educational institutions.

Exhibited at:

City Hall, Maintal (Germany), 30/10/25 - 30/01/26

University of Applied Sciences Ravensburg-Weingarten (Weingarten, Germany), 08/05/25 - 04/06/25

Official Project Website (GER)

Press Release (ENG)

Exhibition Flyer (GER)

Gallery

Book

The accompanying book, published by Nünnerich-Asmus Verlag, brings together leading experts who present key approaches to preventing, addressing, and researching sexualized violence. Featuring photographs from the art project created by artist Nessi Nezilla and realized by Felicitas Yang and Armando Milano, the book offers visual perspectives that encourage critical engagement, addressing the role of art in raising awareness against child abuse. It includes current data on sexual violence, relevant legal and political frameworks, while also covering preventative methods. Aimed at professionals, students, and the wider public, Kunst Gegen Missbrauch seeks to foster sustainable change and awareness of the issue.