Nina Saunders: Harbinger of Hope Through History and Time

15 May - 24 May 2025

The exhibition presents a sculpture depicting a surreal vision of a woman made of cement compound which mirrors the bunker’s raw concrete structure.

Nina Saunders, Female Figure, 2025. Photo: Ninas Studio.

The exhibition presents a sculpture depicting a surreal vision of a woman made of cement compound which mirrors the bunker’s raw concrete structure.


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Harbinger of Hope Through History and Time is a site-specific artwork by Danish/British artist Nina Saunders. Known for her deformed, upholstered furniture and taxidermy animals, Saunders transforms them into complex characters that evoke both morbidity and tenderness, reflecting on life's fragility.
The harshness of the concrete is juxtaposed with the softness of Sandersons Rose & Peony fabric and upholstery. The woman is pushing a 1900s watering cart, symbolizing women's invisible labor throughout history. Saunders' work honors women's struggles and the ongoing fight for recognition, linked to the legacy of the Female Artists Society and platform BUNKER’s values. The garden surrounding the bunker will also feature a part of the artwork.
Source:
platform BUNKER

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Nina Saunders (b. 1958) is a Danish/British artist. Her work balances between the macabre and the
tender, inviting viewers to reflect on the fragility and complexity of life. Saunders studied Fine Art
and Critical Studies at Central St Martin’s College of Art in London. She has lived and worked in
London for many years, with her works featured in both national and international museums. Her
2009 solo exhibition Katy’s Convoy was expanded and included in the Horsens Kunstmuseum
collection in 2023. Saunders also took part in Danish National TV series Kunstnerkolonien in 2024.


Adress
platform BUNKERAsgård, Rolfsvej 10-12, 2000 Frederiksberg

Opening hours
Thu-sun 15-18

Entry price
Free

Accessibility
Level-free access - no
Handicap toilet - no
Free for companion - yes