Guest lecture by Sámi visual artist Matti Aikio 12.2.
Next Monday 12.2. the Sámi artist and activist Matti Aikio is giving an online guest lecture “Schizophrenic relationship with nature” as part of the Theme Seminar: Ecological Thinking. Students and doctoral candidates not attending the seminar are welcome to listen as well.
This session focuses on the artistic practice of Matti Aikio, whose work explores the counterpositions of Western modernity vis-à-vis Sámi’s worldview and relationship with time and nature. Employing a conversational approach that intertwines films and sound, Aikio and curator Giovanna Esposito Yussif will delve into the ongoing conflicts fueled by the extractive practices of Nordic nation states in Sápmi—addressing issues such as the exploitation of natural resources, green colonialism, and the impact of the tourism industry. The discussion aims to shed light on the resultant effects on the Sámi people, emphasising the significance of self-determination for indigenous communities and their interconnectedness with the ecosystems they inhabit.
The lecture takes place on Monday 12.2. at 16.30–18.00. You can follow the lecture through this Zoom-link. (Link updated)