A Musical Journey to Antarctica
A young New Zealand composer brings back special sounds from her Antarctic expedition and presents them in a concert.
Swiss band Hanreti sets Antarctica to music
As luck would have it, the Swiss indie band Hanreti released their music album about an Antarctic expedition on the same day that the discovery of the “Endurance” was announced.
Mygration – Exhibition follows Sami in Alaska and Canada
Starting next Friday, March 11, at the Museum Cerny in Bern (Switzerland), an exhibition by two Swedish artists will focus on the emigration of Sami people during the gold rush in Alaska and Canada.
Five faces, five stories – Russian Arctic peoples in “The World in Faces”
Within the framework of the exhibition “The World in Faces”, which was shown for a several months at the UN in Geneva, Russian photographer Alexander Khimushin told with his photos five living stories about rare Arctic representatives of indigenous peoples of Russia.
“Pénélope” – art project at Belgian Antarctic station
An art project with figurines, light and photography was implemented in the environment of the Belgian Antarctic station and is now shown in an exhibition in Besançon, France.
Denmark’s ‘Borgen’ asks the Greenland question
The hit TV series that is known for its accurate portrayal of politics explores the relationship between Denmark and Greenland
Sámis regain ownership of a historic drum
Even in clear-cut cases, returning cultural items can be a lengthy process
Flexible all-rounders – hides and skins
When you think of the Arctic, you automatically think of warm clothing. And of course this is vital. But clothing in the Arctic also has to meet other criteria.
Book “Cape Race – Eine Biographie”
A book that breathes life into a ship: The biography of the “Cape Race” shows how the small ship turned from a fishing trawler to an elegant expedition ship.
Swiss band goes on virtual Antarctic expedition
Swiss indie band “Hanreti” have turned their attention to Antarctica for their new album, taking listeners on a virtual Antarctic expedition.
Tupilait
The modern and contemporary art of Greenland is little known outside of Greenland and Denmark. So far, only a few artists have been able to make a name for themselves internationally.
Svalbard – Arctic adventures under northern lights and midnight sun
This book is like a small expedition: experience unique encounters with blue whales, reindeer, polar bears and walruses. Feel the endless expanse of wild Arctic nature.
Antler
Archaeological finds show that the use of antler by humans has a tradition that goes back a long way.
Beethoven’s “Pastoral” and Polar Research
What Beethoven and polar research have in common will be shown by the AWI next Sunday in a unique combination of art and science, also as a livestream.
Drawings and Paintings
Unlike prints which were dealt with in a previous article, drawings and paintings have always been a part of the forms of expression in circumpolar Arctic.
Urs Stoller’s Greenland
Urs Stoller passed away in June 2021 as a result of a COVID-19 infection. He worked as a helicopter pilot in Greenland for 36 years and, as an enthusiastic photographer, left behind some 1,800 photographs of the country and its people.
Russian activists demand action on the accident at Nornikel
Indigenous representatives from the far north of Russia recently visited Switzerland to demand action from the subsidiaries of the Norilsk oil spill.
An appeal to Swiss banks from the Russian Arctic
Swiss banks may not be allies of indigenous communities. But their financial clout could push companies to change their business practices.
The Art of printing in the Arctic
Peoples of the Arctic use a wide range of materials in their art. Many of these can be found locally and have always been used.
The Outpost – Life and Love in Tikhaya Bay
Historian and polar guide Dmitry “Mitya” Kiselev writes in his book about the first Soviet Arctic station on Franz Josef Land, which was a pioneer in many aspects.
Illustrated book – Expedition Arctic
The exclusive photo book on the MOSAiC expedition to the Arctic shows the researchers at work and impressions of this expedition in impressive pictures by Esther Horvath.
Spring in the Arctic
April is over. Higher temperatures and migrating birds return to the north. To us, however, earlier than to the Canadian Arctic. In northern Canada, about 150 species of birds are breeding.
Arctic Winter Games 2024 in Alaska
The 2024 Arctic Winter Games will be held in the Matanuska-Susitna district of Alaska, the International Committee of the Arctic Winter Games announced.
Indigenous culture of Taimyr receives financial support
Indigenous peoples on the Taimyr Peninsula will receive new funding to preserve their culture. 28 different projects in the Russian Arctic benefit from the grants.
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