SHOPTALK #3 with Varna

07.11.2023
17:00 - 18:30

Auditorium

Free entry

Welcome the third event of the Shoptalk series, this time with artist Varna.

The duration of the event is 90 minutes, during which Varna will discuss her works, followed by an engaging Q&A session.

What exactly is “Shoptalk”? It’s not your typical artist talk. Unlike traditional artist talks, where only visual artists take the stage to discuss their works and processes, “Shoptalk” boldly broadens its horizons to showcase the creative minds of musicians, dancers, choreographers, and a diverse array of other creative practitioners. The aim of this series is to ensure maximum accessibility, making “Shoptalk” a platform for everyone, whether you’re an art enthusiast, a professional artist, or simply driven by curiosity.

Each month, we feature a different creative practitioner who offers you an enticing glimpse into their unique world of creativity. Admission is free of charge and everyone is welcome.

Varna is a drum dancer and performance artist. Her art is deeply rooted in her ancestral heritage, with her distinct soundworld inspired by traditional Greenlandic drum dancing. As a multidisciplinary artist, she explores her traditional and spiritual practices, which are infused with her multifaceted experiences as a contemporary singer-songwriter, experimental composer, actor, social researcher, and guidance counselor. Varna is the artistic and managing director of Qilaat, a cultural organization committed to promoting, preserving, and developing the traditional heritage of drum dancing for new stages. Greenlandic drum dancing was inscribed into UNESCO’s representative list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021. You can listen to the interview that Varna conducted in collaboration with the National Museum of Greenland during the process.