W139's 'flour, water, soil' Exhibition Explores Entangled Histories of Land and Violence
W139 in Amsterdam is gearing up to launch 'flour, water, soil,' their first artist-led exhibition of 2026, though the exact opening date is yet to be revealed. Curated by maria khatchadourian, the exhibition features three new site-specific installations along with three modified pieces from artists including Areej Ashhab, Common Ground, Ola Hassanain, Ai Ozaki, and belit sağ. It investigates concepts related to soil, seeds, water, fermentation, and decay, highlighting the complex relationship between care and violence in food, land, and farming. The showcased works reflect stories of healing, loss, and continuity, emphasizing the connection between the earth, labor, and memory.
Key facts
- W139 announces 'flour, water, soil' as its first artist-initiated exhibition of 2026.
- The exhibition is initiated by maria khatchadourian.
- It features three new site-specific works and three adapted works.
- Participating artists: Areej Ashhab, Common Ground, Ola Hassanain, maria khatchadourian, Ai Ozaki, and belit sağ.
- The exhibition attends to soil, seed, water, fermentation, and ruin.
- It explores entanglement of care and violence in land and agricultural practice.
- The works hold stories of repair, dispossession, and continuity.
- The ground is approached as a field of entanglement of soil, labour, and memory.
Entities
Artists
- Areej Ashhab
- Common Ground
- Ola Hassanain
- maria khatchadourian
- Ai Ozaki
- belit sağ
Institutions
- W139
Locations
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands