Artwork Details:

Artist(s)
Jumana Manna and Sille Storihle
Title
The Goodness Regime
Date
2011-2013
Medium(s)
Single channel video
Dimensions/Duration
21 minutes
Edition
1/3 + 2AP
The Goodness Regime

The Goodness Regime

Working primarily in video and sculpture, Jumana Manna explores the construction of identity in relation to historical narratives and examines power dynamics. Sille Storihle’sresearch-based art, meanwhile, manifests in publications, happenings and films.

The Goodness Regime, a creative documentary, satirically explores Norway's image as a land of peace andbenevolence. The film’s rolling timeline traces key historical events, conflicts and massacres in Palestine from 1948 leading up to the 1993 Oslo Accords. Woven within are myths and historical narratives reenacted by children, juxtaposed with voiceovers and political speeches. Through multilayered storytelling, the work illustrates the Norwegian model for conflict resolution.While celebrated for brokering peace, the shortcomings of the Oslo Accords reveal how Norway's reputation often clashes with its political realities. Questioning the balance between its identity and international actions, this film sheds light on the pitfalls of a national dream of goodness.

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