12.06.2025 – 31.08.2025
The presentation in the Community Gallery is not only dedicated to migration and integration. It is also about the subtle language of love in Filipino families. The titular expression – the question ‘Kumain kana?’ (Have you eaten yet?) – is exemplary. The phrase often replaces direct expressions of love, and thus embodies a form of affection and care that is characteristic of Filipino communities and is expressed through practical actions rather than words. In the diaspora, ‘Kumain kana?’ becomes a bridge between past and present, a symbol of quiet but deep parental love that endures both in the homeland and in the new environment. Curated by Chelsea Amada, the exhibition shows how a group of mostly female carers grew into a community characterised by cultural strength and a strong connection between tradition and modernity. Workshops with Filipino artists and cultural practitioners also provide an insight into the life and creative perspectives of the community.
Kumain kana? Have you eaten yet? – The Filipino community in Vienna
12.06.2025 – 31.08.2025
Wien Museum
Karlsplatz 8
1040 Vienna
www.wienmuseum.at
