Tromsø

This exhibition looks to the nature of the North through a selection of artworks from the Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum's collection. Common to the artists represented is that they convey nature, but with different perspectives, approaches, and presences.

The exhibition is based on monster representations in the collection of Nordnorsk Kunstmuseum, exploring the depiction of the monstrous with a particular focus on Northern Norway and Sápmi, from a queer perspective.

Høysalen (The high hall) will regularly feature new works from the collection, which primarily highlight female artists from Sápmi and Northern Norway.

The exhibition is a journey through Persen’s world of images and poetry – where the colors, lines, and words reflect the northern landscape and carry a message of freedom, belonging, and care for nature.

Beginning in March 2026, the museum in Tromsø will host Girjegumpi, the nomadic Sámi Architecture Library, initiated by artist and architect, Joar Nango in collaboration with duodjar, researchers, authors, boatbuilders and other craftspeople.