An Art Review on “A Hand That Is All Our Hands Combined”
Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art #13 by: Camila Hidalgo Hernandez The first thing I see when I enter is a fence — half open, with flowers inside and sand below. Anxiety. Confinement. War. Violence. Surviving Fascism? The exhibition A Hand That Is All Our Hands Combined, curated by Christina at Röda Sten Konsthall, offers a compelling exploration of trauma, resilience, and collective memory across contemporary art practices. The Biennial assembles works that confront violence, captivity, and systemic inequities, while also emphasizing life, growth, and human connection. It navigates the tension between oppression and survival, guiding the viewer through a spectrum of emotional and political experiences. Röda Sten Konsthall, Göteborg. Entrance to the museum. Exhibition “A Hand That Is All Our Hands Combined.” Own photo. Helena Uambembe’s I Saw You When You Watched Me Die immediately sets the tone. Sand, wire, plastic flowers. Standing there reminds me of war, but also
26 October 2025
