M HKA exhibition explores infrastructure's geopolitical power through contemporary art

Between June 13 and September 21, 2025, M HKA in Antwerp, Belgium, showcased "The Geopolitics of Infrastructure," under the curation of Nav Haq. This exhibition examined the impact of infrastructure on global power relations, trade disputes, and military confrontations, using the train connection from Antwerp to Tangshan, China, as a foundational concept. Artists addressed challenges related to large-scale projects such as undersea cables and international railways, highlighting a multipolar world and China's influence. Featured works included ALHAMDULILLAH, OUR NAME IS GANEFO (2025) by Mirwan Andan and Iswanto Hartono, the New World Summit series (2012–25) by Jonas Staal, animated documentaries by Köken Ergun, and Pejvak's film Shokouk: A Cosmicomedy in Four Acts (2022). The initiative also included a research summit and contributions to e-flux Architecture's New Silk Roads publication.