Sámi Stories: Art and Identity of an Arctic People. Free admission | #samistories

Opening Reception: Saturday, May 10, 2014

Curated by the Tromsø University Museum and Northern Norway Art Museum, Sámi Stories is a landmark exhibition examining the history, identity, politics, and visual culture of the Sámi, the indigenous people of Finland, Norway, Sweden, and Russia’s Kola Peninsula. Featuring a selection of contemporary artworks and traditional duodji (handicraft) – including a reindeer milk scoop, shaman’s drum, cradle, and a selection of hats and dolls – the exhibition offers visitors an overview of Sámi history and visual culture from the 17th century to the present.

Sámi Stories has been made possible by grants from the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the University of Tromsø. Funding for the accompanying exhibition catalogue has been provided by the Fritt Ord Foundation.