Beyond the New Fair struggle

Mar 12

Visiting Land of Fire exhibition at Kunsthalle Bega

The Land of Fire exhibition, curated by Cosmin Costinaș, Mona Vătămanu, and Florin Tudor, explores often-overlooked aspects of Romania’s colonial history, sparking conversations about memory, accountability, and national identity. Rather than offering a linear narrative, the exhibition weaves together diverse perspectives to examine themes of resistance, complicity, and community. It sheds light on critical issues such as the exploitation of Romani people, the struggles in Transnistria, and Romania’s colonial legacy. Moreover, the exhibition challenges viewers to reflect on the evolving dynamics of white supremacy, patriarchy, and “European ideals,” offering a platform to reconsider Romania’s history and its continuing impact on national identity.

18 October 2024 – 15 March 2025

Curator: Cosmin Costinaș

Co-curators: Mona Vătămanu and Florin Tudor

Artists: Claudia Andujar, Florin Bobu, Alex Bodea, Tony Chakar, Ana Deji, Megan Dominescu, Mihaela Drăgan, Ion Dumitrescu, Chitra Ganesh, Alexandra Gulea, Loredana Ilie, Sakarin Krue-On, Ivana Mladenović, Nicoleta Moise, Silvia Moldovan, Elisabeta and Emilia Morar, Veda Popovici and Mircea Nicolae, Maria Prodan, Citra Sasmita, Ștefan Sava, Ultima Esperanza, Sana Shahmuradova Tanska, Robel Temesgen, Hans Mattis-Teusch, Mona Vătămanu and Florin Tudor, Mark Verlan, Cecilia Vicuña, Apichatpong Weerasethakul