German Iraqi artist Lin May Saeed (1973–2023) is the subject of a posthumous exhibition at Kunsthalle Bern. The show presents her drawings and sculptures, which critically examine the relationship between humans and animals, positioning non-human creatures as active protagonists rather than symbols or decorative elements.
This exhibition matters because it brings renewed attention to Saeed's unique artistic voice, which challenged Western philosophical hierarchies between human and animal life. By featuring her work posthumously, Kunsthalle Bern affirms the lasting relevance of her ecological and ethical critique in contemporary art discourse.