”The media loves this exhibition!” – media recap report compiled by the American Swedish Institute
This is what ASI wrote in the email that landed with us a few days after the opening of the Arctic Highways art exhibition in Minneapolis on February 3rd, 2024: ”We have had an amazing start to Arctic Highways / Mygration / Okizi / Our Nature exhibitions. It was a pleasure to have Tomas and Stina in Minneapolis, and I want to […]
The calm before the storm – in a few hours the ”First Look” event for Arctic Highways begins in Minneapolis
Tomorrow, Saturday 3rd February, the art exhibition Arctic Highways opens at the American Swedish Institute in downtown Minneapolis. It will be the sixth time the touring exhibition has had its vernissage since it premiered in Washington DC in March 2022. After that, it was shown in Yukon, Chicago, New York, and Seattle. But already this evening – 2nd February – the event is being held [...]
Nearly 100 volunteers will work on the Arctic Highways exhibition in Minneapolis
In just a few days – on February 3rd – the art exhibition Arctic Highways opens at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis. Nearly 100 volunteers will be involved during the exhibition period. The photo was taken during the past week during one of two training days where the volunteers received in-depth information before they tackle the tasks they have during […]
Be the first to experience Arctic Highways: Unbounded Indigenous Peoples in Minneapolis
Be the first to experience *Arctic Highways: Unbounded Indigenous People* and *Mygration* at this evening’s preview party featuring music by Keith Bedeau and his Spirit Boy Drum Group, live reindeer, make-and-take crafts, and more. Guests will enjoy a panel discussion and conversation featuring Tomas Colbengtson, Stina Folkebrant, and members of *All My Relations Arts*. More information and booking: asimn.org/exhibition/arctic-highways-unbounded-indigenous-people/
”First Look” 2nd February 2024 for Arctic Highways at the American Swedish Institute in Minneapolis
The Arctic Highways exhibition is currently travelling from Seattle to Minneapolis. The exhibition opens at the American Swedish Institute on 3rd February 2024. On 2nd February, there is a ”First Look”, a preview between 6 pm and 9 pm with a panel discussion and a talk with, among others, Tomas Colbengtson and Stina Folkebrant. In addition, music by Keith Bedeau […]
30,424 visitors saw the Arctic Highways exhibition in Seattle!
“We have had a fantastic exhibition with Actic Highways, with 30,424 visitors. We have also had several activities linked to the exhibition's theme, which have brought in additional visitors and generated great engagement. We are delighted and grateful to be loaning the exhibition to Seattle.” Leslie Anne Anderson, Chief Curator, National Nordic Museum, Seattle The exhibition period for […]
Olof Marsa, one of the 12 artists in Arctic Highways, is the Stena Foundation Cultural Fellow for 2023.
”Just sitting at a desk has never worked for me; I need to be in a workshop and get to work with my hands.” Every year, the foundation awards grants to artists, musicians, actors, and other creative practitioners who have distinguished themselves through their art and who all have a connection to Gothenburg. One of the scholarship recipients in 2023 is […]
Arctic Highways opening in Seattle in August 18
This is a powerful and timely exhibition that explores the past, present and future of the circumpolar north through the creative and curatorial vision of leading artists in Sápmi, Canada and Alaska. The work in Arctic Highways connects Indigenous communities and reimagines artificial political borders according to the lines of geography and climate to explore shared […]
Arctic Highways opened at Scandinavia House in New York
Photographer: Lori Fredrickson On Thursday, 13 April, Arctic Highways opened at Scandinavia House, in New York. The reception began with a Jojk performance by Lars Henrik Blind, followed by an artist panel with Tomas Colbengston, Britta Marakatt-Labba, and Sonya Kelliher Combs, moderated by Scandinavia House’s manager of exhibitions and community programmes, Emily Stoddart. To continue the opening celebrations, […]
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