Herring, Iron, Gunpowder, Humans & Sugar investigate how the triangle trade, the economic system underpinning the transatlantic slave, still influences contemporary economic and cultural structures. With the project they visit locations historically linked to the triangular trade. At these historical sites, the artist duo Whyte&Zettergren perform live acts with choreography, storytelling, and ceremonial actions. In the acts they use objects crafted from materials extracted, manufactured, or exported from these locations.
Activating the sites and materials through their process, Whyte & Zettergren aim to find artistic methods for addressing historical trauma. Their goal is to spark discussions about memory, heritage, and responsibility.