Residence Botkyrka

The Archive at Botkyrka konsthall is currently showing a video installation by Matti Aikio (Sápmi/Finland) that was presented in connection to his talk on the 11 January. Last day to view the installation: 15 February! The installation shows a selection of films, that in different ways are illustrating the situation of the Sámi and indigenous people's perspective on nature. Matti Aikio states that non-indigenous communities like nation states see nature as something exte...rior from their habitat, either as an exploitable resource, or as intact and pure; an entity that needs to be protected like an image. The indigenous relationship to nature is different. Here, nature is not something exterior, but the habitat which is cultivated by allowing for a multiplicity to exist and thrive. He considers this fundamentally different way of understanding nature as the main reason for conflict between indigenous people and nation states. Residence Botkyrka’s programme is supported by Botkyrkabyggen and Nordic Culture Point.

Welcome to a get-together in the digital sphere where we will explore practical knowledge, tips, and healing strategies for navigating these challenging times. We take the exhibition The Dream Keeper as our point of departure, and are guided by artist Cecilia Germain, curator Temi Odumosu and our special invited guest Tash Mitch. Together they also reflect on how they imagine vibrant ways of living, being, and loving on this planet, now and in the future. Tash Mitch is a Life... & Business Coach, Reiki Master Teacher, Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Theta Healer, EFT Practitioner, Creative, Writer and Speaker. The Dream Keeper is a solo exhibition by Afro-Swedish artist Cecilia Germain, curated by art historian Temi Odumosu, and is showing at Botkyrka Konsthall until 21 August. The conversation will be held in English, and takes place in a zoom meeting room. Please register your attendance and receive a meeting link via email: [email protected]

Dear Friends! We have decided to postpone the opening event for Memory for Forgetfulness. The exhibition will still be running from 14 March until 13 June. Botkyrka konsthall is open, although opening hours may be changed (please see our website for the latest information: botkyrkakonsthall.se). We have a programme planned for the 26th March, we hope that we will see you then. We are following the latest updates concerning the Covid-19 virus. Please see the latest municipa...lity guidelines here: https://botkyrka.se//2020-03-12-nu-galler-nya-riktlinjer-f Information from Botkyrka konsthall: https://botkyrkakonsthall.se/viktig-information/

"Memory for Forgetfulness" Exhibition by artists Afrang Nordlöf Malekian & Cristian Quinteros Soto at The Archive / Botkyrka Konsthall