An Investment in Democracy
Norwegian proposals for increased funding for periodicals and criticism should not only be heeded by the authorities, but also serve as inspiration for colleagues in other countries.
Commentary
A Clear Manifestation of a Colonialist Ideology
The National Museum of Norway must take responsibility for contextualising Christian Krohg’s controversial nineteenth-century painting Leiv Eiriksson Discovering America.
Wuthering Spring
The Iron Throne is vacant. Hardly any Norwegian artists have solo shows at the major museums, and everyone worries about sustainability.
Spring Défilé
This year’s first opening night in Copenhagen whetted our appetite for more. The season’s dictates are British 90s art, French 80s sculpture, and Georgian folk painting. Oh, and Arken is rebranding.
Bad New Days
The Swedish art world prepares for a shift in cultural policy, and eight shows you must see this spring.
Museums Must Become Active Allies in the Climate Struggle
Condemning activists who take action against art is easy. But do museum directors actually take the climate crisis seriously?
Hilma In Your Pocket
In the virtual realm, af Klint’s spiritual vision of a temple is sacrificed on the altar of high-tech revelry.
Neuroactivism
This is how it will free our brains from the grip of big tech.
Learning From Documenta 15
Documenta can be seen as a school for anti-fascist living. But in what sense can an exhibition be a school?
Leaf Fall
Election bullshit, hot air, down-at-heel flip-flops, and a delightful drop-out artist. The Danish art autumn is whipping into a frenzy.
Crystal Gazing
The Norwegian art autumn will offer plenty of laughs; just don’t forget to worry about the future and the impact of new technology.
Twilight Season
Gems and bonanzas light up the Swedish art autumn.
