A photography exhibition on freedom opens in Rundu
The embassy of Portugal in Windhoek is inviting the public to attend the opening of the photo exhibition ‘These Stones Will Speak’ on Tuesday, 5 November, at 17:00 at Omashare Hotel in Rundu.
The exhibition showcases the work of eight Namibian photographers – Delight Namene, Zabeth Philander, Phoenix Johannes, Rachel Sakeus, Iiyambo Gabriel Iitembu, Papakhi Mburuu, Sage and Tamarah Strauss – who attended a workshop titled ‘Photography, History, and Freedom: An Exploration of Historic Moments,’ facilitated by the Portuguese photographer Carlos Barradas in November 2023.
Following the success of the exhibition in Windhoek, where it was displayed at StArt Art Gallery and Sweet Side of Thingz Café from 2 May to 14 July, it is now being presented in the Kavango East Region. The exhibition will be open every day to the public free of charge from 5 November to 22 November.
The workshop and the exhibition were funded by Camões, IP, the Institute for Cooperation and Language (Portuguese ministry of foreign affairs), and co-organised by the Portuguese embassy in Windhoek and StArt Art Gallery in the framework of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal, which took place on 25 April.
Visual narratives
The Carnation Revolution put an end to the dictatorial regime in Portugal, which had been in place for 48 years and enabled the process of decolonisation in Portuguese-speaking African countries.
Using the Carnation Revolution and photographic records from the time as an inspirational starting point, the aim of the workshop was to delve into the role of photography in capturing historic moments and on the meaning of freedom nowadays.
As a result, the exhibition shows eight very different approaches to the same theme. Reflecting on her experience of the workshop, one of the participants, Tamarah Strauss, said:
“Participating in the workshop was an enlightening journey that deepened my appreciation for the power of photography to preserve memories and shape narratives. Exploring the National Archives of Namibia and witnessing images from before and during independence generated new insights into the rich tapestry of Namibia's history, inspiring me to further explore themes of freedom and artistic expression in my work.”
The exhibition showcases the work of eight Namibian photographers – Delight Namene, Zabeth Philander, Phoenix Johannes, Rachel Sakeus, Iiyambo Gabriel Iitembu, Papakhi Mburuu, Sage and Tamarah Strauss – who attended a workshop titled ‘Photography, History, and Freedom: An Exploration of Historic Moments,’ facilitated by the Portuguese photographer Carlos Barradas in November 2023.
Following the success of the exhibition in Windhoek, where it was displayed at StArt Art Gallery and Sweet Side of Thingz Café from 2 May to 14 July, it is now being presented in the Kavango East Region. The exhibition will be open every day to the public free of charge from 5 November to 22 November.
The workshop and the exhibition were funded by Camões, IP, the Institute for Cooperation and Language (Portuguese ministry of foreign affairs), and co-organised by the Portuguese embassy in Windhoek and StArt Art Gallery in the framework of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution in Portugal, which took place on 25 April.
Visual narratives
The Carnation Revolution put an end to the dictatorial regime in Portugal, which had been in place for 48 years and enabled the process of decolonisation in Portuguese-speaking African countries.
Using the Carnation Revolution and photographic records from the time as an inspirational starting point, the aim of the workshop was to delve into the role of photography in capturing historic moments and on the meaning of freedom nowadays.
As a result, the exhibition shows eight very different approaches to the same theme. Reflecting on her experience of the workshop, one of the participants, Tamarah Strauss, said:
“Participating in the workshop was an enlightening journey that deepened my appreciation for the power of photography to preserve memories and shape narratives. Exploring the National Archives of Namibia and witnessing images from before and during independence generated new insights into the rich tapestry of Namibia's history, inspiring me to further explore themes of freedom and artistic expression in my work.”
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