REDEFINING

The OmenaArt Foundation, established by Polish philanthropist and lover of art, Omenaa Mensah, again exhibits a thematic pavilion at maltabiennale.art 2026.

Curatorial Team

Project Initiator; Hanna Wróblewska (PL), Curator: Natalia Bradbury (PL)

Supervisor of Exhibition Project

Boris Kudlička (SK), Exhibition Project: Małgorzata Góra (PL), Nicolò Bianchino (IT)

Project Managers

Joanna Szulc (PL), Maria Galea (ML)

INVITED ARTISTS

Curatorial Brief – Thematic Pavilion at the maltabiennale.art

Malta Biennale 2026, running from March to May, brings together artists from across the globe across historic sites in Malta, positioning the island as a meeting point for international contemporary art. Among its thematic pavilions is Redefining. Polish-Ghanaian Textile Narratives, presented by LuginsLand of Art at Bighi, curated by Natalia Bradbury. Within this space, artists work through the medium of large-scale textile installation, tracing a common thread of intercultural solidarity. Originating from Poland and Ghana, the three artists have built their practices across different continents and traditions, engaging in collaborative residencies and community-based artistic exchange. Their work explores themes of memory, identity, and the enduring ties between cultures separated by geography but united by shared histories.

In an era shaped by increasing global disconnection, the artists raise a foundational question: Can shared material culture serve as a bridge between peoples with distinct but intertwined pasts? Their point of reference is the historical bond between Poland and Ghana, forged since the 1960s, and embodied in the philosophy of Ubuntu — I am because we are — which emphasises interdependence, community, and mutual respect. The exhibition also responds to the central theme of Malta Biennale 2026, CLEAN | CLEAR | CUT, interpreting ideas of repair, connection, and purification through the lens of intercultural dialogue.

The artists foreground values such as solidarity, collective memory, care, and the relationship between the body and its environment, demonstrating how textile — a medium rooted in both cultures — can carry personal narrative while speaking a universal artistic language. Their message reaches across continents, from Warsaw to Accra, from residency workshops with children at Kids Haven School in Ghana, to the monumental installations now housed within Malta’s historic landscape. Accompanying the works is a premiere sound installation by composer Mariusz Szypura, alongside a public programme of debates, panels, and meetings with international experts.

“LuginsLand of Art is proud to present this pavilion at Malta Biennale 2026. The collaboration between these three artists represents something rare — a genuine dialogue built over time, across borders, and through the shared language of making. Their residency in Malta has allowed them to deepen this exchange and respond to the island’s own layered history of contact and exchange. We believe this exhibition will leave a meaningful mark not only on the Biennale but on the broader conversation around cultural solidarity in contemporary art,” says Omenaa Mensah, CEO of LuginsLand of Art.

“The three artists in Redefining come from different traditions, generations, and contexts, yet there is a profound thread of connection running through their practices. Ernestina Mansa Doku brings an organic relationship with material and nature; Eliza Proszczuk contributes reflections on memory, emancipation, and the body; while Marta Nadolle explores interpersonal relationships and the tension between the public and the private. Together, their works reveal how textile can become a site of both personal storytelling and collective reckoning — much like Malta itself, a place shaped by centuries of encounter between different geographies and histories,” says curator Natalia Bradbury.

maltabiennale.art 2026 website: https://maltabiennale.art

Curator

Natalia Bradbury is a Polish curator and international art advisor with over a decade of experience in both the Polish and international art markets. Operating between Poland and the UK, she has collaborated with auctions, galleries, art agents, and renowned curators, showcasing her versatile expertise.

Presently, Natalia holds the position of Head of the OmenaArt Foundation. Her focus lies in the exploration of the growing importance and market value of the emerging generation of artists in Europe. She diligently examines the factors contributing to the recent development of this sector, demonstrating her commitment to understanding the evolving dynamics of the art world.

Natalia Bradbury has been chosen to curate the thematic pavilion at the MaltaBiennale.art focusing on female artists, a testament to her leadership and influence in the field. This role further solidifies her standing as a key figure shaping the discourse around contemporary art on both national and international levels.

Photo Credits:
1. Artwork by: Iza Jagiełło, from the series Affective Territories
2. Artwork by: Barbara Falender, Title: SHE
3. Artwork by: Lia Dostlieva, from the series Book of Long Objects
4. Ida Karkoszka during her residency in Malta, photo credits: Wojtek Ciszkiewicz