#sami-culture

[ follow ]

A Swedish Poet Comes Face to Face With the Epic

Linnea Axelsson's AEdnan poetically examines the Sámi family's dispossession and cultural erasure over generations while employing a minimal, whisper-like style.

The Waterfall that Went Silent Installation / Umea School of Architecture

The sound installation underscores the conflict between technological progress and cultural/natural preservation in Laponia.
It serves as a reminder of the ecological and cultural costs of hydropower developments.

A struggle to feel pride': coming-of-age film breaks new ground in Sami culture

Biru Unjarga, the first Sami coming-of-age film, aims to resonate with those struggling with their identity, offering representation and a sense of belonging.

Snhetta Builds A Timber School In Norway with 90% Energy Self-Sufficiency - Yanko Design

Kautokeino's new cultural hub combines self-sufficient energy solutions with a design reflecting local Sami culture, contributing to education and community.

Coarvematta Cultural and Educational Hub / Snhetta

Čoarvemáttá symbolizes unity and strength within the Sami community through its design as a dual-purpose theatre and school building.

Queen Sonja of Norway calls art a 'unifying force in turbulent times'

Art serves as a unifying force in times of political polarization; culture and open communication are crucial in turbulent times.

The End of Drum-Time by Hanna Pylvainen review a sweeping Sami epic

Exploration of Sami culture clash with Scandinavian missionaries and settlers.
[ Load more ]