Sasha Huber Appointed Festival Artist for Moldejazz 2026

“At a time when social and cultural perspectives are rapidly changing across the globe, we believe it is more important than ever to come together around communities that make space for different viewpoints, and to create events where care, dialogue and community-building are at the centre,” says Jet Pascua, Artistic Director of Møre og Romsdal Art Centre.

The staple gun is a tool that Huber employs in several of her most significant works. The staples “fired” into a surface become a powerful symbol of both violence and repair, serving as a means of healing the wounds of colonial history. She frequently works with archival material, exploring the intersection between past and present. Together, these approaches form a multifaceted artistic practice encompassing interventions, film, photography and various forms of collaboration.

“Moldejazz is a festival that fosters a strong sense of community. It brings wonderful music and diversity to the city. The artist raises important questions about how collective memory can be reshaped. Through this exhibition, we look forward to inviting audiences into a space where we can experience and listen together to intertwined histories,” says Hanne Ulla, Managing Director of Møre og Romsdal Art Centre.

Exhibition Opening: 13 July at 15:00

Born in 1975, Sasha Huber is a Swiss artist with a background in design and a Master’s degree in Visual Culture from Aalto University in Helsinki. In 2017, she began a doctoral research project in artistic research in collaboration between Zurich University of the Arts and University of Arts Linz.

Huber’s work has been featured in solo exhibitions at institutions including Kunstinstituut Melly, The Power Plant Contemporary Art Gallery and Turku Art Museum. She has also participated in major international exhibitions, including the São Paulo Biennial, the Biennale of Sydney, the Venice Biennale and the Helsinki Biennial.

Her artistic practice has received widespread recognition through numerous awards and grants, including the Finnish State Prize for the Arts in 2018, as well as several prestigious artistic fellowships.