Anawana Haloba's Festival Exhibition 2026 Opens at Bergen Kunsthall
The 2026 Festival Exhibition, titled "From This Darkness I Shall Grow," is currently on display at Bergen Kunsthall, featuring the work of Anawana Haloba, a Zambian-Norwegian artist. This show draws inspiration from Romaine Moreton, an Aboriginal Australian poet and filmmaker, and delves into the journey from oppression to empowerment through various art forms like sound, text, sculpture, and movement. It emphasizes women's craft traditions and the rich polyphonic ceremonies of Tonga culture, where multiple voices play a role in memory and resistance. A significant aspect is the connection to textile artist Hannah Ryggen, blending history, embodiment, and political visibility. You can check it out in Norway until September 6, 2026.
Key facts
- Anawana Haloba is a Zambian-Norwegian artist.
- The exhibition is titled 'From This Darkness I Shall Grow'.
- It is the Festival Exhibition 2026 at Bergen Kunsthall.
- The exhibition draws inspiration from Romaine Moreton, an Aboriginal Australian poet and filmmaker.
- Haloba engages female craft traditions and Tonga ceremonial practices.
- The exhibition dialogues with the legacy of textile artist Hannah Ryggen.
- The exhibition runs until 6 September 2026.
- Bergen Kunsthall is located in Norway.
Entities
Artists
- Anawana Haloba
- Romaine Moreton
- Hannah Ryggen
Institutions
- Bergen Kunsthall
- Bergen International Festival
Locations
- Bergen
- Norway