States of Violence exhibition at POST Nijmegen explores state surveillance and archival opacity

The exhibition titled States of Violence at POST Nijmegen, open until 3 May 2026, investigates the fragility of systems designed to curb violence. A highlight is Katerina Sidorova's The Wall, showcasing a life-sized riot police vehicle with transparent panels that illustrate the vulnerability of state authority. Sidorova’s piece aligns with her examination of authoritarian regimes and Russian propaganda. Additionally, Diego Tonus and Elisa Caldana present Topography of Terror, a video that portrays a proposed documentation center in Berlin, emphasizing the media's failure to preserve history. Both artworks utilize transparency to reveal concealed power dynamics, raising issues about citizen safety and unclear protective measures, while alluding to the Dutch childcare benefits scandal. POST Nijmegen, situated in a former umbrella factory, amplifies these themes.