Hear her calendar system – a year of thirteen months

02.10.2025 — 19.10.2025 Film

Kunsthal Extra City presents Bianca Baldi’s latest video work, Hear her calendar system – a year of thirteen months (2025), in the intimate setting of the choir space. Shown alongside her ongoing exhibition Sea Through Skin, this new installation invites visitors to immerse themselves in a contemplative encounter with time, memory, and poetic reflection.


At the center of the video is a sycamore fig tree, photographed in 1939 by Baldi’s grandfather in Ethiopia. The tree stands as a witness to cycles of time, resistance, and regeneration, becoming archive, symbol, and voice. Its story is interpreted through the singing of Gabi Motuba, who brings to life a poem by the artist. The result is a meditative experience that connects personal and collective histories, evoking reflections on colonial memory and possible futures.

The choir space allows for a focused viewing, highlighting the intimacy and rhythm of the work. Visitors can explore the layered meanings of the tree, the voice, and the poetic narrative, gaining insight into Baldi’s exploration of land, ancestry, and imagination.

Location Kunsthal Extra City, Provinciestraat 112, 2018 Antwerpen

Sea Through Skin 13.09.2025—25.01.2026