This spring, ASF presents “Fog Swept Islands: Faroe Islands Culture Days,” a major celebration of the North Atlantic archipelago! During the month of April, we’ll be exploring the contemporary Faroese arts through a series of programs at Scandinavia House.
These will include panels on current issues, literary and design talks, film screenings, and textile and culinary events, as well as the exhibition Fog Swept Cargo: Art From the Faroe Islands in the Scandinavia House Galleries.
A group of islands located between Iceland and Norway, this self-governing territory of the Kingdom of Denmark has a vibrant cultural and arts landscape, as will be explored through its contemporary cinema, literature, design, and visual arts; a panel on knitting traditions and sustainability; and discussions of the Faroese history, present and future.
EVENTS
*Programs are currently being added to the schedule; check back to this page for more details.*
FOG SWEPT CARGO: ART FROM THE FAROE ISLANDS
EXHIBITION
APRIL 13 THROUGH JULY 6, 2024
Fog Swept Cargo: Art from the Faroe Islands brings the striking diversity of the Faroe Islands’ contemporary art scene to the U.S. with works by Hansina Iversen, Rannvá Kunoy, Tóroddur Poulsen, Hanni Bjartalíð, Randi Samsonsen, Alda Mohr Eyðunardóttir, Jóhan Martin Christiansen and Steinprint studios.
FOG SWEPT CARGO OPENING CELEBRATION & HEARTIST
ARTIST PANEL, FILM SCREENING & DISCUSSION
SAT—APRIL 13—1-4:15 PM
On April 13, join us for an Opening Celebration of Fog Swept Cargo featuring a panel discussion with artists Hansina Iversen, Randi Samsonsen, Jóhan Martin Christiansen, Alda Mohr Eyðunardóttir, moderated by curator Kinna Poulsen; a screening of the film Heartist exploring the life and work of artist Sigrun Gunnarsdóttir; followed by a film panel with directors Marianna Mørkøre & Beinta á Torkilsheyggi and producers Jón Hammer & Rógvi Rasmussen.
THE FAROE ISLANDS & THE ARCTIFICATION OF THE NORTH
WITH BERGUR DJURHUUS HANSEN
TUE—APRIL16—7 PM
Join us for a lecture exploring present and future changes in Faroese society, with a focus on current events in the Arctic region, with Bergur Djurhuus Hansen.
LITERATURE FROM THE FAROE ISLANDS
AUTHOR & TRANSLATOR TALKS
WED—APRIL 17—7 PM
Join us for a Faroese literary event highlighting poetry, children’s books and the importance of translation!
FAROESE DESIGN, WOOL & KNITTING | SCREENING & PANEL
WITH ISABELLA ROSSELLINI, SISSAL KRISTIANSEN, JÓHANNA AV STEINUM & ÓLI KRISTIAN Á TORKILSHEYGGI
SAT—APRIL 20—11 AM
See a screening of the short documentary The Wool Islands (dir. Beinta á Torkilsheyggi and Marianna Mørkøre, 16 min.), followed by a panel with Sissal Kristiansen (Shisa Brand and The Wool Islands initiator), Jóhanna av Steinum (Steinum), and Óli Kristian á Torkilsheyggi (Navia), moderated by actress, model and sheep owner Isabella Rossellini.
FAROESE KNITWEAR SHOWCASE & DROP-IN MEET & GREET
SAT—APRIL 20—1-5 PM & SUN—April 21—12-2 PM
Join us for an opportunity to meet the designers, talk wool, knit, tradition, design vision and sustainable fashion. (Free for all other weekend event ticketholders and ASF Members.)
FAROESE KNITTING WORKSHOP
SUN—APRIL 21—10 AM-1 PM & 2-5 PM
Join us for a three-hour workshop led by renowned Faroese knitter Sára Mrdalo, the head knitter at Navia! This program will explore the rich tradition of Faroese knitting, teaching participants new techniques and different pattern-work such as lace, structure, cable knit, and two-colored patterns.
FOG SWEPT MANHATTAN | ADULT ART WORKSHOP WITH MELKORKA HELGADOTTIR
THU—APRIL 25—6 PM
Join us at Scandinavia House for an adult art workshop and tour of our current exhibition, Fog Swept Cargo. Inspired by the work of artist Hanni Bjartalið, workshop participants will create mixed media collages using patterns, magazine images, and colored paper.
THE TOWER AT THE EDGE OF THE WORLD BY WILLIAM HEINESEN | NORDIC BOOK CLUB ONLINE
TUE—MAY 7—6 PM
On May 7, join our Nordic Book Club Online as we read the Faroese classic The Tower at the Edge of the World by William Heinesen. Considered one of the greatest Faroese authors of the 20th century, Heinesen is recognized for his books using his remote North Atlantic homeland as a setting for universal social, psychological, and cosmic themes.
SONGS OF NORDIC LANDS AND ISLES
FRI—MAY 17—7 PM
On May 17, hear baritone and ASF Fellow Colin Levin and pianist/composer Evan Fein perform a program of art songs by contemporary composers from the Faroe Islands, including North American premieres of works by by Sunleif Rasmussen.
VIRTUAL — ONGOING
FILMS FROM THE FAROE ISLANDS | VIRTUAL CINEMA PASSES
FRI—APRIL 19 THROUGH SUN—MAY 5
From April 19 through May 5, 2024, a virtual screening package will be available with three feature films — the coming-of-age drama Dreams by the Sea, the surrealist feature 111 Good Days, and the documentary Skál — as well as four short films, showcasing today’s leading filmmakers from the North Atlantic archipelago. Virtual screening packages are available throughout the U.S.
DINING/SHOPPING — ONGOING
FAROE ISLANDS SPECIAL AT BJÖRK CAFE AND BISTRO
APRIL 13 THROUGH MAY 1
In coordination with “Fog Swept Islands — Faroe Islands Culture Days” at Scandinavia House, Björk will be presenting a special dining experience showcasing the finest flavors of the region. The menu will highlight Hiddenfjord salmon, renowned for its purity and sustainability, through an appetizer duet and main course of Baked Drylur Pipian Rojo with Pickled Kohlrabi, accompanied by Föroya björ beer. RESERVATIONS
FAROESE DESIGNERS AT THE SHOP
ONGOING
Faroese designers featured at the Shop during “Fog Swept Islands” include products by Mikkalina-Glas, a whimsical glass workshop located in the Faroe Islands, jewelry by Danish/Faroese designer and musician Tanja Fossdal’s byFossdal, and others.