Òwú. Fil. Faden. Thread

04.07.2025 – 14.09.2025

A quilted fabric connects the cities of Vorarlberg, Lagos, St. Gallen, Vienna and Dakar; it testifies the lasting entanglement of textiles, trade, and terror. Documenting a quilted journey of encounters and collaborations, it recalls the heritage of colonialism and power, community and belonging. The fabric unravels threads of violence; it pursuits the longing for an otherwise, and strives to mend and weave new relations. As we experiment with different textile-making techniques like stitching, dyeing, printing or repairing, we search for the making of connections within and beyond the colonial heritage.

Participating artists: Anette Baldauf, Milou Gabriel, Sasha Huber, Janine Jembere, Susanna Delali Nuwordu, Abiona Esther Ojo, Jumoke Sanwo, Mariama Sow.