Yalda Afsah's 'Temper' Unites Three Films on Ritual at Kunsthaus Hamburg
For the first time, three works by German-Iranian director Yalda Afsah are featured together in the exhibition 'Temper,' curated by Anna Nowak at Kunsthaus Hamburg. This exhibition explores how rituals can simultaneously unite communities while revealing underlying tensions related to identity, discipline, and belonging. Afsah's research includes local ceremonies from Spain, Bulgaria, and Taiwan, viewing rituals as both social and physical choreography. JARRAMPLAS captures a ritual in Piornal, Spain, while PAN delves into spirituality and community in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains. HEAT, Afsah's latest film, is showcased in an institutional setting for the first time, focusing on Taiwan's Bombing of Master Handan Festival. 'Temper' commenced on 21 September 2026 and will be open until 8 November 2026.
Key facts
- 'Temper' presents Yalda Afsah's films JARRAMPLAS, PAN and HEAT together for the first time.
- The exhibition is curated by Anna Nowak at Kunsthaus Hamburg.
- The show opened on 21 September 2026 and runs until 8 November 2026.
- Afsah is a German-Iranian artist and filmmaker.
- JARRAMPLAS observes a ritual in the Spanish village of Piornal.
- PAN explores spirituality, physical discipline and community in Bulgaria's Rila Mountains.
- HEAT, Afsah's latest film, is shown in an institutional context for the first time and focuses on Taiwan's Bombing of Master Handan Festival.
- Afsah's research draws on local ritual practices in Spain, Bulgaria and Taiwan, framing ceremony as social and physical choreography.
Entities
Artists
- Yalda Afsah
- Anna Nowak
Institutions
- Kunsthaus Hamburg
Locations
- Hamburg
- Germany
- Spain
- Piornal
- Bulgaria
- Rila Mountains
- Taiwan