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!
’Havets hvisken’ Den interaktive performative installation på ILLU den 17. – 19. oktober med dansere 16:30 og kl. 17:30 Havets hvisken er et aktivistisk projekt om de globale klimaforandringer. En interaktiv performativ installation i krydsfeltet mellem kunst, dans, musik og lysdesign. Med udgangspunkt i en dialog med oprindelige folkeslag fra Grønland, Brasilien og Skandinavien om …
In February 2025, we, Aurora, Romain, and Vincent, are traveling from France to join ILLU Residency and immerse ourselves in the fascinating world of Greenland. We are working on QAQORTOQ, an immersive performance combining theater, music, and sound creation, inspired by Inuit culture, Arctic landscapes, and contemporary climate issues. We are eager to discover, learn, …
A series of outdoor concerts and art installations, combined with a science camp, will take place in Ilulissat from the 6th to the 9th of March 2025. These events will be set against the stunning backdrop of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, Ilulissat Icefjord, located on the west coast of Greenland. Ilulissat Icefjord lies 250 …
Project Objectives As lead artist, Brian will work with Emile Holba to create a series of photographic portraits, and Charles Monroe-Kane to record conversational interviews with community members. This work will document their stories and impressions of ice, its importance, the changing environment, and their personal stories. All interviews will be conducted via an interpreter/translator …
Opportunities for research collaborations between Norway and the USA As part of the Arctic Science Summit Week (ASSW) in Boulder, the University of Bergen (UiB), NORCE, the Research Council of Norway (RCN), The National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) is hosting a workshop with the aim to strengthen collaboration …
