Art & democracy: Art as Resistance to Oppression & Climate Crisis

LIVE STREAM : https://vimeo.com/event/4999736 

Welcome to the first seminar of the series called “Art and Democracy” where we aim to focus on art as an independent force within a democratic society.

In this seminar, we explore how the rising temperatures and melting glaciers transcends the climate crisis while raising important questions. Who is climate action really for – Are we preserving life, or merely upholding the status quo? If our systems thrive on destruction, how can we envision a different future? Yet, the climate struggle is not just about loss – it embodies resistance, which is driven by communities, artists, and activists who refuse to be silenced.

In our panel, we’ll feature artists from different disciplines while considering how art can be a transformative force. We invite you to reflect on these ideas as we discuss how art can inspire and drive change in our commitment to addressing the climate crisis.

Program:

17:00 – Doors Open and welcoming speech by the director of Nordic House, Sabina Westerholm.

17:15 – 18:15 – Screenings:
The Worm (17 min) – Garðar Þór Þorkelsson
To See Without Man (23 min) – Ingrid Bjørnaali and Viktor Pedersen
The Value of Forest (24 min) – Ronan

18:15 – 18:30 – Short break
18:30 – 19:15 – Panel Discussion & Q&A

19:15 – Late – Refreshments & Informal Discussion

Panelists: 

Daria Testo (she/her) curator and storyteller

Garðar Þór Þorkelsson (he/him) documentary director and editor

Ingrid Bjørnaali (she/her) multidisciplinary artist

Ronan (he/they) cameraperson and part-time bike messenger

Þorgerður Ólafsdóttir (she/her) visual artist

This panel will be moderated by Sigrún Perla Gísladóttir (she/her)

Accessibility in Elissa auditorium is good, there is a low threshold into the hall. On the same floor is a toilet with good access and changing facilities. There is a ramp leading to the Nordic House from the parking lot, and an automatic button at the main door. 

This event will be held in English. There will be closed captioning available. There will be no strobe lighting or loud noise. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be provided after the event.

We’re in a learning process about access needs. If your access needs are not sufficiently met by the above provisions, please do reach to elham@nordichouse.is and we can discuss how to best support your attending of this event.