Michel Onésio’s ‘Objects of the Infinite’ brings a personal interpretation of classical paintings from the Renaissance and Impressionist eras. By deconstructing these historical works, the artist interacts with their essence through abstraction, remodelling their narratives and compositions to reflect my own creative approach. In Michel’s words, ‘this exhibition is an invitation to experience the transformation of the familiar into the abstract, where each piece speaks to the infinite potential of art and the limitless nature of creation.’
A five-year collaboration between musician and academic Guillermo de Llera Blanes and mbira maker May Mbira resulted in the creation of MidiMbira, defined as a hyper-instrument. Now it will be possible for the public to interact with this work. The creation of this hybrid acoustic/digital instrument aims to investigate the reproduction capabilities inherent in traditional musical instruments from the digital domain and, from there, create new avenues of expression that respect traditional reproduction capabilities and identities. Thus, as a digital controller capable of controlling any MIDI device and interacting with audio, video and light control software, MidiMbira bridges the gap between ancestral forms and new futurisms.
‘Resonant structures: montage, archives, sound and objects’, an installation by Bhavisha Panchia and Ângela Ferreira, invites visitors to explore Radio Mozambique as a significant social, cultural and political structure in colonial and post-independent Mozambique. How can we hear a building and the stories, voices and histories it contains? What kind of voice does it speak with and what kind of acoustic space can it create for today’s listening public? These are questions that the audience will be confronted with and will formulate further ones from the listening experience.
‘Healing Narratives: Weaving the Healing Stories of Cabo Delgado’ is an interactive exhibition that explores how art and crafts serve as powerful vehicles for expression, resilience and community healing. Featuring the work of women from eight distinct communities involved in the Kuinua project, this exhibition celebrates Cabo Delgado’s rich cultural heritage through a collection of woven straw mats, textiles and capulanas. The exhibition is a sensory experience that engages visitors through sight, sound, smell and taste, while highlighting the circular and communal nature of healing.
The installations will be open to the public until Saturday 26 October, with free access.
