Exhibition Opening | Collective Grief

Collective Grief: a path through shared sorrow and resilience

This exhibition is a reflection on the deep and interwoven nature of collective grief, and the lasting mark it leaves on societies, cultures, and individuals alike. It is a space where the pain of loss becomes a source of connection, resistance, and transformation.

Through the eyes and voices of artists who have lived through or been shaped by collective mourning, we witness how grief is not only an emotional response but a powerful force that shapes identity, memory, and community. It is the grief of stolen futures, of histories erased and lives cut short, yet it is also the grief that binds us together and fuels movements for justice, resilience, and liberation. From cultural rituals to moments of protest, grief is revealed as a deep, enduring expression of love, solidarity, and the unyielding hope for freedom.

The works featured in this exhibition span across diverse materials, including textile, video, paintings, and sculptures to create a rich and multifaceted exploration of collective grief.

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image: still from Zara Mollaei, Mohabbat-Nameh (Letter of Love), 2024, video, 3:24 min, courtesy the artist