OCA acknowledges the Sámi as one people, and as the Indigenous people of the Fennoscandian region. On the land of this region, Sápmi, the Sámi people have lived since time immemorial, respectfully harvesting from nature by fishing, farming, hunting and following reindeer, amongst other activities.
Indigenous-led program to feature performances, talks, poetry and music by artists Rebecca Belmore, Stan Douglas, Jeremy Dutcher, Jeffrey Gibson, New World Order, Lávre, Hildá Länsman, Emil Karlsen and Laura Ortman alongside ‘The Sámi Pavilion’ artists Pauliina Feodoroff, Máret Ánne Sara and Anders Sunna
Six Sámi Filmmakers to Present new 360° films in global first on 26 August – 10 September 2022, San Servolo Island, Venice
In this video by Artica Svalbard, MacMillan presents 'Time Line', a one-of-a-kind short term public project happening for the first time in Longyearbyen during her residency.
The Board of OCA is proud to announce the appointment of Ruben Steinum as new director. Steinum will lead the institution for the next four years.
OCA congratulates Sandra Mujinga, Liv Bugge, Aage Gaup rohki -the late Aage Gaup and Britta Marakatt-Labba who have been announced amongst the artists exhibiting as part of the 59th International Art Exhibition of La Biennale di Venezia.
OCA acknowledges the Sámi as one people, and as the Indigenous people of the Fennoscandian region. On the land of this region, Sápmi, the Sámi people have lived since time immemorial, respectfully harvesting from nature by fishing, farming, hunting and following reindeer, amongst other activities. We pay respect to the deep knowledge of land and water, as well as to the spiritual principles and world perspectives that have and continue to inspire Sápmi across all of its communities.
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