FEATURE ON PNG SUN: RETURNING HOME EXHIBITION
Written by: Steven Kenda, September 23rd, 2025
(Summary below)
As Papua New Guinea celebrates its 50th Independence Anniversary, Returning Home brings together a powerful collection of works by PNG artists living abroad, including Grace Hasu Dlabik, Yuriyal Bridgeman, Lesley Wengemgo, Serge Ahwong, and Jeremiah Neuendorf. Exhibited at Port Moresby’s Marriot Apartments, the show bridges distance and belonging, honouring heritage while embracing new expressions of identity. Through each artwork, the artists return home in spirit, reminding audiences that creativity continues to connect and celebrate Papua New Guineans across oceans and generations.