<ul><li>Ibrahim Mahama conceals the Kunsthalle Bern in Switzerland behind a veil of jute sacks, marking a moment of transition for the historic gallery.</li><li>Mahama's intervention transforms the building’s exterior into a textured, earth-toned skin, layering global histories of labor, trade, and material exchange onto the facade.</li><li>The jute sack veil signifies a critical reflection on colonial legacies, global capitalism, and ecological crisis, embedding the institution within networks of labor, value, and power.</li><li>The Kunsthalle Bern's renovation phase prompts a rethinking of its mission towards inclusivity and environmental responsibility, while Mahama's installation prompts viewers to contemplate the intersection of institutional legacies and global histories.</li></ul>

ibrahim mahama wraps kunsthalle bern in jute sack veil, confronting histories of labor & trade

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