Acclaimed Eastern Cape-born ceramic artist, Andile Dyalvane, has travelled to Norway to honour Madiba through artwork.
Global (10 June 2026) – Dyalvane is marking a proud moment for South Africa, with the unveiling of his ceramic artwork titled iNkundla (“a place of gathering”), created to honour Nelson Mandela.
The piece has found its permanent home in the city of Tromsø as a permanent Madiba monument.
“Commissioned by Tromsø Municipality, the installation honours Mandela’s legacy through a space dedicated to dialogue, reflection, peace, and human connection,” shared Imiso Ceramics, the studio co-founded by Dyalvane.
“Rooted in isiXhosa traditions and enriched by cultural exchange between South Africa and Norway, iNkundla stands as a powerful symbol of gathering, remembrance, and shared humanity.” it adds.
To mark the unveiling of the monument on 13 June, a multi-day Mandela Festival is being held in the city.
The programme kicked off this week on Tuesday, with a screening of Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom at Hålogaland Theatre, portraying Madiba’s remarkable journey from his childhood in the Eastern Cape to his historic inauguration as South Africa’s first democratically elected president.
On 11 June, a celebratory lecture about Mandela will be held at UiT The Arctic University of Norway, followed by an artist presentation and clay workshop led by Dyalvane himself, joined by Nkuthazo Alexis Dyalvane and Sisonke Papu, at the Northern Norwegian Art Museum.
On 12 June, an expert panel discussion, Mandela’s Legacy – A Conversation on Freedom, Decolonisation and Community, will be hosted in the Industrial Room at Amtmandens, followed by a musical performance by Benoit Tamba.
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Twenty-Six Skydivers Set an Unforgettable South African RecordThe festivities culminate on 13 June with the official unveiling of the Mandela monument, iNkundla, in Steen Park and at Tvibit.
The event will include speeches, singing, the unveiling ceremony, and the official consecration of the monument by Dyalvane, accompanied once again by Nkuthazo and Sisonke. The celebrations will conclude with an evening event at Hålogaland Theatre.
“Andile Dyalvane is one of South Africa’s foremost ceramic artists. Guided by a deep spiritual connection to his isiXhosa ancestors, Dyalvane’s complex, large-scale ceramic artworks are a metaphorical vessel through which he seeks to honour his cultural traditions and share his journey of healing,” shares Strauss & Co.
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