Synnøve Persen

Havet gynget, himmelen hvisker

Tromsø
05.02.26
, 18:00
Synnøve Persen | foto: Marvin Pope
Synnøve Persen | photo: Marvin Pope
About the exhibition
Launching the exhibition programme in 2026 is an exhibition dedicated to the work of Sámi-Norwegian artist and poet, Synnøve Persen.

“Synnøve Persen: Havet gynger, himmelen hvisker», is drawn from several private and institutional collections across Sápmi and commemorates her career as a painter, poet and activist and the winner of the 2025 John Savio Prize. The John Savio Prize is awarded biannually in recognition of significant contributions to Sámi arts and culture.