Textile Narratives Connect Poland And Ghana At Malta Biennale | Lovin Malta

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The OmenaArt Foundation and LuginsLand of Art will once again position themselves at the crossroads of cultures and contemporary artistic practices in their exhibition titled “Redefining. Polish-Ghanaian Textile Narratives.”Curated by Natalia Bradbury, the exhibition will showcase large-scale textile installations by Marta Nadolle, Eliza Proszczuk, and Ernestina Mansa Doku, created during their artistic residency in Malta. The artists, arriving from Poland and Ghana, will intertwine the historical narratives of their countries while drawing inspiration from both traditional weaving practices and Malta’s local heritage.Their collaboration began during Accra Cultural Week 2025 in Ghana, where, alongside local artists Moses Adjei, Cornelius Annor, and Raphael Adjetey Adjei Mayne, they conducted art workshops for children exploring the textile art traditions of Poland and Ghana. The workshops were held at Kids Haven School, a facility established by the OmenaArt Foundation.“Our exhibition explores the theme of historical bonds and solidarity between Poland and Ghana. Through the artists’ works, we aim to demonstrate that, despite distance and differing experiences, we are united by shared emotions and values,” says curator Bradbury.Bradbury explains the distinct contributions of each artist: Ernestina Mansa Doku brings an organic approach, emphasising material and nature; Eliza Proszczuk reflects on memory, emancipation, and the body; and Marta Nadolle focuses on interpersonal relationships and the tensions between public and private life. “The juxtaposition of these three practices allows for works that operate through both personal narrative and the universal language of contemporary art, resonating on the international stage,” she adds.The pavilion will run from 11th March to 29th May, embracing the philosophy of Ubuntu- “I am because we are”- which underscores interdependence, community, and mutual respect. This concept connects the artists’ collaboration with historical Polish-Ghanaian relations dating back to the 1960s. The exhibition will include a premiere sound installation by composer Mariusz Szypura and a public program featuring debates, panel discussions, and meetings with international experts.The exhibition will explore intercultural relationships across past, present, and future perspectives, while engaging with the Malta Biennale 2026 central theme – CLEAN | CLEAR | CUT — reflecting ideas of repair, connection, and purification.Through its presence at the Biennale, the OmenaArt Foundation and LuginsLand of Art project underscore the significance of contemporary Polish and Ghanaian art, strengthen intercultural dialogue, and celebrate the rich textile traditions of both countries.The exhibition will be available for viewing at the Old Armoury of the Knights of Malta in Vittoriosa.Tag a friend to go with them•