Community events with art exhibits and workshops in collaboration with local schools and organizations in Ilulissat. Marking the culmination of ongoing workshops revolving around the themes: climate, maps, and nature. During the weekend, public workshops will take place in Illu, including an exhibition curated with all the artworks as a backdrop for the Science Forum. …
Science, art, tourism, and industry in Greenland – opportunities and challenges in the face of climate change. The University of Bergen, The Norwegian Embassy in Denmark, and Avannaata municipality invite researchers and others interested to Ilulissat Science Forum 2023, and the opening of the Illu – Science and Art Hub in Ilulissat, Greenland. Find full program and …
Climate Narratives PhD candidate Linda Latuta present at Arctic Frontiers. Arctic Frontiers 2024 ACTIONS & REACTIONS Tromsø, Norway 29 January – 1 February, 2024
Welcome to the official opening of the Bergen International Literary Festival for Non-fiction and Fiction 2024. At the opening, we will have our first encounter with the festival theme DISSOLUTION with contributions from Bergen, Durban, Palestine, Inland and Hadseløya. We will also be presenting the award for best essay and best poem in the global writing …
The world's best climate stories Kerim Nisancioglu, Siri Veland, Teresa Grøtan, Kikki Flesche Kleiven Date: 10.02.2024 Time: 15:30 - 16:30 Location: Litteraturhuset i Bergen, Auditoriet Østre Skostredet 5 , 5017 Bergen FREE ENTRY Hunt for Literary Gold A climate competition that is a ground-breaking collaboration between LitFestBergen, UiB and Rafto. Bergen International Literary Festival, Bjerknes Centre for …
This lecture will present an overview of collective and individual practice throughout history. Beginning with the Blombos cave in South Africa which has been described as the ‘Oldest Art Studio’ by National Geographic (approx. 100,000 years ago) and ending with a focus on Documenta 15 in Kassel Germany which highlighted artist groups. Join Zoom Meeting …
This lecture will focus on examples of different types of public art projects and give an in-depth overview of how to prepare a proposal for submission. The lecture will cover research, concept development, budget, visualization material and cv/bio. Join Zoom Meeting (recommended) https://uib.zoom.us/j/61820163772?pwd=cEVnbU16eFAvMWVNRkZLbFMyMXBjQT09 Meeting ID: 618 2016 3772 Password: rknh4XG9
‘Greenland Sessions’ A special set of Arctic concerts. We are very excited to stage the annual Ice Music Festival with a set of outdoor concerts and art installations combined with a science camp in Ilulissat on the 9th and 10th of March 2024. When the first ice note is played, the sound emitted will mark …
This lecture will present a brief overview of some examples through the history of artists writing about their own artwork and the artwork of others. We will also discuss writing artist statements and different ways describing your practice through text. Join Zoom Meeting (recommended) https://uib.zoom.us/j/61820163772?pwd=cEVnbU16eFAvMWVNRkZLbFMyMXBjQT09 Meeting ID: 618 2016 3772 Password: rknh4XG9
This lecture will look at different artists websites including a brief history of internet base art and use them as case studies for how to present your artwork online. We will also discuss different online opportunities for profiling your artwork. Join Zoom Meeting (recommended) https://uib.zoom.us/j/61820163772?pwd=cEVnbU16eFAvMWVNRkZLbFMyMXBjQT09 Meeting ID: 618 2016 3772 Password: rknh4XG9
Icefjord challenge along the magnificent UNESCO Ilulissat Kangia! #IIC24 A truly challenging and magnificent experience for young and old, locals and visitors, participants and volunteers! Read more about the event here Ilulissat Icefjord Challenge - Skiløb i Ilulissat, Grønland (worldofgreenland.com)
This summer GEUS will be doing geological mapping in Greenland. In connection to this GEUS will be hosting several open days at ILLU, where they will be setting up a pop-up exhibition! Exact days will be published later!
