STANDARDS: A Community Exhibition with Zigzag Days

A new temporary exhibition at the Roman Army Museum, created in collaboration with Zigzag Days, multidisciplinary artist Mani Kambo, and the Vindolanda Trust’s creative programme, The Land We Walk On.

Between April and July 2026, members of Zigzag Days took part in a series of artist-led workshops with Newcastle-based artist, Mani Kambo exploring their relationship to the landscape at Magna Roman Fort. Drawing on their personal thoughts, feelings, and experiences of this historic place, the group co-produced a body of contemporary artwork rooted in the site and its collection.

The resulting works are displayed alongside a selection of photographs by Kit Haigh. The exhibition explores identity and belonging at Magna Roman Fort. We invite you to spend time within the exhibition and to immerse yourself in the surrounding landscape.

This project is part of the ongoing Magna Project and builds on the success of Unearthing History (2025), where Zigzag Days participated in hands on workshops exploring the Vindolanda Trust’s pottery collection.

Working with Zigzag Days, who have engaged with the Vindolanda Trust on projects since 2021, continues to be a highlight of the Magna Project, celebrating creativity, community, and the landscape around Magna Roman Fort.

Mani Kambo was artist-in-residence at Magna Roman Fort during spring 2026. Mani’s residency is part of the Trust’s creative programme, The Land We Walk On.