Sámi triennála

The inaugural edition of the Sámi triennála, spanning from 2024 to 2026, unites prominent art venues across Norway, Sweden and Finland, including the Rovaniemi Art Museum, the KIN Museum for Contemporary Art in Kiruna, the Sami Center for Contemporary Art, Nordlandsmuseet in Bodø, as part of Bodø European Culture Capital 2024, and Oulu Art Museum, as part of the Oulu European Culture Capital 2026. Sami art, deeply rooted in tradition and identity, serves as a vital force in the cross–border dialogue between Norway, Sweden and Finland, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and contemporary artistic expression. With increasing international recognition, the Sámi triennála is emerging as a vital platform uniting Sami artists from Finland, Sweden and Norway, alongside the leading art institutions of the region.

Designed to engage a diverse audience, the Sámi triennála welcomes experts in Sami art, including artist–researchers, curators, art historians and practising artists, both locally and globally, fostering dynamic exchanges and exploration within the realm of Sami artistic expression.

The Sámi triennála at the Sami Center for Contemporary Art, with project management and curating by Marija Griniuk, is supported by Kulturdirektoratet and Nordisk Kulturfond.

Artists:

Anna-Stina Svakko
Charlotte Nielsen
Christin Løkke
Eiril Linge
Geir Tore Holm
Gjert Rognli
Gunvor Guttorm
Hanne Grieg Hermansen
Hans Ragnar Mathisen
Helena Lagerqvist Kuoljok
Helmi Aletta Hagelin
Inga-Wiktoria Påve
Inger Blix Kvammen
Jorunn Løkvold
Jouni S. Laiti
Katarina Spik Skum
Kirsi Máret Paltto
Maarit Magga
Matti Aikio
Monica L. Edmondson
Odd Marakatt Sivertsen
Reetta Tornensis
Søssa Jørgensen
Susanne Ewerlöf
Tilde-Ristin Kuoljok