Join a special Background Evening with artist Agnieszka Polska, whose exhibition Travels in scale is currently on view at 1646. Each Background Evening offers a unique opportunity to gain deeper […]
During this evening, Olof Marsja will share the broader history of the colonisation of Sápmi, the land traditionally inhabited by the Sámi people, which was marked by discrimination, racism, and cultural oppression. He will reflect on how this history connects to his own background and personal experience. Marsja will also talk about how his artistic […]
How much of who you are is defined by your heritage? Artist Olof Marsja draws on his Sámi heritage, Europe’s only officially recognised indigenous people. Through his sculptures, installations and a deeply poetic approach, Marsja delves into his background. He relates this complex history to contemporary times and challenges. Reconnecting with one’s heritage and identity […]
