Real. Arctic. is an ongoing art and archival project by Jérémie McGowan and Amund Sjølie Sveen that occurs at sites across the Arctic, and that takes many different forms. The project is concerned with issues facing the Arctic such as self-determination, power, marketing, geopolitics and self-exoticization.
Real. Arctic. comes to Ubmeje/Umeå in collaboration with UmArts and Tráhppie as an art installation, a tourist shop and a series of performances. Based at Väven and Tráhppie, the project switches between original artworks, archival documentation, mass-produced collectibles and off-the-shelf consumer products. Together, these examine how the Arctic is imagined, marketed and lived today. Real. Arctic. ______. merchandise, a line of designed objects that critically mirror the souvenir industry, is on display – and for sale – throughout the Arctic Arts Summit at both locations.
Clearly, the Arctic is in demand. But who is buying – and who is selling – and at what cost?
Opening Times:
Tráhppie Sami Cultural Centre, HelenaElisabeths vägen 3
(near the Gammlia Open Air Museum)
Fre 12 June – Fre 19 June: 12.00-16.00
Kommunhörnen, Väven, Storgatan 46
(near the entrance to the Central Library)
Lör 13 June Opening 13.00-15.00
Sön 14 June Closed
Mån 15 June 10.00 – 19.00
Tis 16 June 10.00 – 19.00
Ons 17 June 10.00 – 19.00
Tors 18 June 10.00 – 16.00
Fre 19 June Closed for midsommar