Dilek Winchester presents her exhibition “The Wound is Our Place” at der TANK in Münchenstein/Basel, curated as part of the Basel Oomph series powered by Basel Tourismus during Art Basel 2026. The show draws inspiration from Egyptian historian Nawal El Saadawi’s critique of the term “Middle East,” questioning whose perspective defines the region, and explores themes of displacement, identity, and historical wounding through Winchester’s visual art practice.
This exhibition matters because it situates contemporary art within urgent geopolitical discourse, using the platform of Art Basel to challenge Western-centric narratives. By centering a non-Western artist’s response to colonial terminology and lived experience, the show exemplifies how art institutions can amplify marginalized voices and foster critical dialogue about power, place, and belonging in the global art world.