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FOG SWEPT CARGO OPENING CELEBRATION | ARTIST PANEL, HEARTIST SCREENING & FILM Q&A
April 13—1:00 pm – 5:00 pm
On April 13 in celebration of the opening of Fog Swept Cargo, an exhibition on view in coordination with “Faroe Island Culture Days,” join us for an Opening Celebration featuring a panel discussion with artists Hansina Iversen, Randi Samsonsen, Jóhan Martin Christiansen, Alda Mohr Eyðunardóttir, moderated by curator Kinna Poulsen; a screening of the film Heartist exploring the life and work of artist Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir; followed by a film panel with directors Marianna Mørkøre & Beinta á Torkilsheyggi and producers Jón Hammer & Rógvi Rasmussen.
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Faroese artists Hansina Iversen, Randi Samsonsen, Jóhan Martin Christiansen, and Alda Mohr Eyðunardóttir will be joined by exhibition curator Kinna Poulsen for a discussion on their works in Fog Swept Cargo, on view in the Scandinavia House Galleries through July 6 and opening in coordination with Faroe Islands Culture Days. Learn about the exhibition here.
Heartist—2:45 PM
See a presentation of Heartist, a new documentary (dir. Marianna Mørkøre & Beinta á Torkilsheyggi, Faroe Islands, 2023) exploring the life and work of contemporary Faroese artist Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir, one of the most important contemporary painters on the Faroe Islands, Gunnarsdóttir and the colorful simplicity of her style have resonated with the art world, resulting in local and international recognition. With an aesthetically pleasing and carefully composed imagery inspired by Sigrun’s own approach, Mørkøre and Torkilsheyggi’s documentary delves into the artist’s vision, her life journey, personal challenges and quirks. (58 min. In Faroese with English subtitles).
Film Panel—3:45 PM
Following the screening, see a panel discussion and Q&A with Heartist directors Marianna Mørkøre & Beinta á Torkilsheyggi and producers Jón Hammer & Rógvi Rasmussen!