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TAHST ´25 Summary

From Copenhagen’s first circle to Oslo’s final embrace (for now), the Art of Holding Space tour has been a journey of stillness, story, and deep reconnection across the Nordics.

Led by Miriam Nabunya and co-created with local partners, the tour invited Black and Brown women to gather in soft, intentional spaces—to exhale, to speak their truths, and to be witnessed without performance or pretense.
Each city revealed something unique: Malmö gave us boldness, Copenhagen reminded us to pause, and Oslo showed us the quiet power of return. In every space, the invitation was the same—come as you are, and be held.

More than an event series, the tour became a cultural moment. One that reminded us that rest is revolutionary, presence is sacred, and we don’t have to do this work alone.

The journey now looks ahead to Trondheim on September 13, where we’ll close the tour with one final gathering—a homecoming and a new beginning.

Kodak moments

Thousands of words are spoken through these pictures.

The Journey

Unforgettable Moments

The Art of Holding Space is more than a tour—it’s a living, breathing practice. A body of work shaped by intention, story, and the collective heartbeat of Black women across the Nordics.
 

Between May and June 2025, we held space in Stockholm, Malmö, Copenhagen, and most recently, Oslo. Each gathering invited women of Afro descent to pause, reflect, and root deeper into themselves and each other.
 

This work centers what often goes unseen: the courage it takes to rest, the sacredness of being witnessed, and the ancestral practice of coming together just to be—without needing to explain.
 

Through the tour so far, we've:

  • Held 4 live gatherings across Scandinavia, from intimate living-room style salons to full-day community events

  • Welcomed over … Black and Brown women, from creatives and coaches to students, mothers, and elders

  • Partnered with 12+ local collectives, facilitators, artists, and spaceholders to co-create each city's experience

  • Captured dozens of moments through audio, visuals, and writing that will form part of a digital memory archive

  • Offered rituals, sister circles, grounding exercises, storytelling, music, movement, and shared meals

  • Created a space where, for many, this was their first time being in a room with that much softness, joy, and cultural understanding
     

And the journey isn't over.
 

Our final stop will take place in Trondheim on September 13, 2025—a chance to close this chapter with care, intention, and collective presence.
 

Because this isn’t just a tour—it’s an offering. A mirror. A cultural moment. A reminder that when we hold space for each other, we remember who we are.

Copenhagen, Denmark

Gave incredible insights and wisdom of the phenomena that is sisterhood.

Malmö, Sweden

"When I left my house this morning,I couldn´t expect the magnitude of what this event would impact me and how I hold space for myself. I am so grateful to Sarah for bringing you to us and Malmö."

- Participant testimonial

Stockholm, Sweden

Our guest panelist and award winning storyteller, Lola Akinmade shared the Yoruba, saying that
"- The sky is big enough for all birds to fly without their wings touching" = there is more than enough space for all of us.

Oslo, Norway

The incredible Dr Ziada Ayorech, shared a piece of herself and unpacked the importance of acknowledging the unique capacities we each possess. Not everyone begins with the same emotional, physical, or psychological resources. With 80-90% of mental health, body structure, and height being inherited, it’s crucial that we practice compassion towards ourselves and each other.

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BTS & Recap Videos

There is something magical that takes place when women of color get together.

CPH- Refreshments, Nibbles and venue guide

CPH,DK: My 29th, TAHST ´25

A short BTS of the Refreshments, Nibbles and venue tour.

MALMÖ, Swe: May 31st,TAHST ´25

A lovely recap that portrays the wholsome time we had in Malmö at Malmö Konsthall as part of The Black Female Form project by visual and performance artist Sarah Nakiito.

STHLM, Swe: June 7th, TAHST ´25

Stockholm was nothing short of amazing.

OSL, No: June 14th, TAHST ´25

The Oslo leg of the tour was a piece of black girl heaven.

The safe meeting place for beautiful black and brown women

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