Performance-and installation artist Marita Isobel Solberg is director at Sámi Dáiddamusea for two months. She's praying for it not to go away.
The museum is closed Thursday 14 april - Sunday 16. april. Kunsthall Svalbard is open.
Marita Isobel Solberg held a speech in English and Sámi
Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum is nominated for the second time as one of three finalists for the Norwegian Museums Association’s “Museum of the Year” award.
The John Savio Award will be presented for the second time in 2017 and carries a cash prize of 150,000 Norwegian crowns
Finally, Sápmi, Norway and the world has a museum dedicated to Sami art! After almost 40 years of activism, acquisition, negotiation, lobbyism and stubbornness, the world of art enters a new era. A big day for Sápmi. A big day for Norway. A big day for the world.
The museum is very pleased with a busy weekend. The opening night of View From Up Here turned out great, and the artist talk was equally interesting.
2017 will be a year with several collaborative projects, focusing on the circumpolar and the challenges facing the Arctic.