Swansea exhibition pairs Sarajevo films with live brass performance
Two versions of a film about life under siege in Sarajevo will be shown together in Swansea this autumn, alongside a new performance involving local brass musicians. Swansea College of Art will host Tempo, Tempo! in partnership with Artangel from 22 October to 12 December. UWTSD announced the exhibition on 12 October.
Tempo, Tempo! launch
- Exhibition
- 22 October–12 December 2026
- 22 October performance
- 4pm, Reading Room
- 22 October opening celebration
- 5pm–7pm, Stiwdio Griffith
Films and live music
Šejla Kamerić and Anri Sala made separate versions of 1395 Days Without Red from the same footage, using different editing and sound. UWTSD says this will be their first joint presentation since the 2012 premiere. Artist and composer Raheel Khan has created a version of his performance 0 in response to the films. Local brass musicians will perform it in the university’s Reading Room.
The launch
The performance starts at 4pm on Thursday 22 October. An opening celebration follows from 5pm to 7pm at Stiwdio Griffith, where the exhibition will be shown. The university’s announcement does not give regular visitor hours, admission charges or booking arrangements. Check its linked notice for further visitor information before travelling.
Background and supporting figures
Where this sits
The two films share footage but have different editing and sound; UWTSD says they will be presented together for the first time since 2012.
The 4pm Reading Room performance precedes the 5pm–7pm opening celebration at Stiwdio Griffith on 22 October.