The Consent Exhibition transforms survivor testimony into a powerful public conversation about sexual violence, prevention, and accountability.
The first voice is quiet. Then another follows. Soon, thousands of experiences emerge, revealing not isolated events but a pattern that has shaped lives across continents. This is the foundation of Consent, an exhibition created by Dr. Eva Kroczynski. Built around 2,000 testimonies from survivors of sexual assault collected from around the world, the exhibition invites visitors to confront reality with compassion, knowledge, and respect. Rather than seeking to shock, Consent encourages careful listening and informed reflection.
For Dr. Kroczynski, art has become a bridge between personal testimony and public understanding. Her work explores how survivor narratives, combined with research and documented evidence, can deepen conversations about prevention, reporting barriers, and accountability. The exhibition emphasizes that the impact of sexual violence extends far beyond the initial crime, affecting physical health, emotional well being, community trust, and access to justice. Visitors are encouraged to approach every testimony with dignity while recognizing the importance of consent, privacy, and respect for survivors.
A Journey Built On Survivor Voices
The Consent Exhibition has evolved through years of international artistic and documentary work. Dr. Kroczynski previously presented selections of the project in Key West during 2023 and in New York’s Chelsea district between 2024 and 2026. The next scheduled exhibition is planned for Westminster in Rye, New York, in March 2027, continuing the project’s mission of expanding public dialogue through art.
What distinguishes Consent is the way testimony is presented alongside research and documented findings. Many of the collected testimonies have also contributed to academic discussions of sexual violence and informed the publication of Dr. Kroczynski’s book Sad Caresses, published by Editions Dykinson in 2021. By combining lived experience with scholarship, the exhibition seeks to move conversations beyond misconception and toward greater understanding.
Six Series That Challenge Public Perception
Consent features six interconnected series examining different dimensions of gender based violence and social accountability.
One section, 738 Million Per Year In The World, examines barriers that prevent many survivors from reporting sexual violence. The installation encourages visitors to consider why reporting rates remain low in many countries and why legal outcomes often fail to reflect the scale of the problem.
Another series, I Had An Abortion, documents stories collected since 2012 from women in Poland, Morocco, Honduras, France, Spain, and the United States. The work explores personal experiences in countries with differing legal frameworks while also examining reports of obstetric violence and reproductive health challenges.
When Will You Be Sentenced For The Crime You Committed? shifts attention from survivors to perpetrators through an installation featuring prison uniforms representing multiple countries. The series asks viewers to reflect on accountability and the societal factors that discourage survivors from coming forward.
Additional works, including Salam Hypocrites, How To Deal With Oppression, Clockwork, and Erotic Potential, examine gender based violence, cultural expectations, misogyny, and perceptions of the female body across different regions of the world.
As Dr. Kroczynski explains, “Clockwork is a reflection on the price of rape. The economics of misogyny amount to billions and raise questions about an endless cycle.” Within the exhibition, visitors encounter research discussing both the human and economic consequences of sexual violence alongside the deeply personal experiences of survivors.
Art That Encourages Learning And Dialogue
Consent is designed not only as an art exhibition but also as an educational experience. Visitors move through personal stories, research, and historical context that encourage thoughtful discussion about prevention, trauma, and community responsibility. Rather than presenting easy answers, the exhibition asks audiences to consider how greater awareness can contribute to safer communities and more informed public conversations.
Dr. Kroczynski’s work reflects a commitment to preserving survivor dignity while creating space for education and empathy. Every testimony represents an individual experience, yet together they reveal broader social patterns that often remain unseen. By bringing these voices into galleries and public spaces, Consent invites audiences to listen with care and to recognize the importance of informed action.
Learn More About Consent
Readers interested in learning more about the Consent Exhibition, upcoming exhibitions, and Dr. Eva Kroczynski’s work can visit Consent. Information about the organization’s recognition, including the Best Health and Safety Innovation in Sexual Assault Prevention of 2026, is available through Best Of Best Review Award Profile. For professional inquiries regarding exhibitions or collaborations, contact ew************@*******we.com.