Anna Kiparis, a London-based artist collaborating with outstanding figures in the arts worldwide, presents her new project, Play Against War, in partnership with writer and mentor Ekaterina Hoarau, author of the bestselling books Hard One to Write, as well as Europe Within Me.

This unique one-day exhibition and game performance follows Anna's recent project, A Time to Gather Stones, at the Crypt Gallery, which attracted widespread public attention. Her artistic practice explores themes of peace and non-violence, often through the recurring image of the cow, which embodies both sacrifice and sanctity.

This exhibition extends Ekaterina's long-standing inquiry into the nature of freedom. In her latest book, Europe Within Me, she reflects on crossing cultural boundaries and maturing through the experience of truly meeting another human being. Dialogue, sincerity, and playfulness weave through all of her work.

In Play Against War, Anna and Ekaterina join forces to merge image and text, equalising their value and creating a shared space of dialogue. The project draws inspiration from Dutch historian and philosopher Johan Huizinga's seminal work Homo Ludens, where he reflects on play as a proto-cultural phenomenon and contrasts its creative mechanisms with the destructive nature of war.

The central object of the project is a specially designed board game comprising a series of cards, each bearing a word and accompanying text intended to inspire reflection and storytelling. Participants are invited to use these cards to facilitate a "crystalline dialogue" — a conversation grounded in listening, trust, and co-creation. The artists believe that attentiveness to one another is the foundation of peace at all levels of human interaction.

Throughout the day, visitors can:
 Experience the exhibition with Anna's paintings and Ekaterina's manifesto texts
 Continue to play the authors' game Play Against War
 Attend a special presentation by the artists in the Studio Room (4–5 pm)
 Enjoy sparkling wine, the use of the grand piano, and the opportunity to acquire a copy of the game or a small artwork as a keepsake
Admission is free, and all are warmly welcome.

Eurythmy Room, Rudolf Steiner House
Admission free