This conversation brings together artists and writers whose work is deeply connected to northern landscapes, local communities and Indigenous perspectives.
Panel: Indigenius and Local Voices in Contemporary Art
Through literature, visual art and interdisciplinary practices, the speakers explore how questions of language, belonging, territory, memory and cultural representation continue to shape contemporary artistic expression. Drawing on their own creative practices and lived experiences, the panel reflects on the importance of local and Indigenous knowledge in an increasingly globalised world.
Saturday October 31st 2026
At 13.10 – 14.00
Free Entrance
How can art preserve and revitalise languages, traditions and ways of knowing? What role do artists play in challenging dominant narratives and creating space for perspectives that have historically been overlooked or marginalised?
The discussion will also examine the relationship between place and identity, and how contemporary artists negotiate tradition, innovation and cultural responsibility.
By sharing personal stories and artistic approaches, the speakers will highlight how art can foster dialogue, strengthen cultural resilience and inspire new ways of understanding the North – not as a periphery, but as a place of creativity, knowledge and international relevance.
Moderator: Jonathan Crossen
Speakers: Sigbjørn Skåden, Kjersti Anfinnsen, Kirsti Lervoll