New York’s Scandinavia House is currently playing host to a fascinating exhibition of Nordic traditions in the United States.
Emigration from Northern Europe to the Upper Midwest of the States began in earnest in the 19th Century, driven by political instability, lack of food security and the widening gap between rich and poor supported by corruption. Immigrants brought with them their culture and traditions, reinventing them in the new landscapes of their new home.
This exhibition, which runs from now until August 2nd, takes a look at contemporary artists who work in these traditions. Most of the artists can trace their roots back to these Nordic countries – Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark and Iceland – and some explore traditions that link heritages from the these two parts of the world.
If you love textiles, have a look at Tia Keobounpheng’s work. This Sámi/ Minnesota-based artist stitches and weaves intricate geometric shapes that explore family connections and the connection and disconnection that the Sámi faced with the suppression of their way of life in the 19th Century.
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