Join us for a thought-provoking exploration!

Delve into the captivating narratives surrounding two elephant tusks submerged in the ocean for over two centuries. This free event, curated by roda – soft water on hard stone (Katarina Stenbeck & Carla Zaccagnini), complements Jonelle Twum’s exhibition “In the wake of waiting, the sea remembers” in ANA.

Event Overview:

🌟 Theme: Engage in stories spanning time and space as we discuss the history of these tusks that were lost during transport from London to Bombay in 1743, and are now showcased in the Museum of the Sea in Mindelo.

📚 Speakers & Activities:

• Katarina Stenbeck & Carla Zaccagnini - Introduction
• Jonelle Twum - Performance lecture exploring Black subjectivities and the nuances of waiting.
• Marie-Louise Richards - Reflective meditation on memory as a relational process.
• Oyindamola (Fakeye) Faithful - Workshop examining cultural heritage and the significance of elephant tusks.
• Gene Ray - Talk connecting socio-ecological crises with the wreck of modernity.
• Adjoa Armah - Lecture performance contemplating metaphorical encounters between land and sea.
• Neo Muyanga - A brief survey of liberation songs from South Africa.

🌍 This day is a chance to ponder our intertwined colonial histories and envision alternative existences.

✉️ Registration Appreciated: katarina@roda-softwateronhardstone.org
👉 For more details: Event Link

📌 Location: Rådmandsgade 34, 2200 København N, Danmark

Join us to reflect, learn, and connect!