Opening To carry this body of an animal forth by Olof Marsja

How much of who you are is defined by your heritage?

Artist Olof Marsja draws on his Sámi heritage Europe’s only officially recognised indigenous people. Through his sculptures installations and a deeply poetic approach Marsja delves into his background. He relates this complex history to contemporary times and challenges. 

Reconnecting with one’s heritage and identity can be daunting especially when a culture has been oppressed and at times not passed from generation to generation. Recognised as one of Sweden’s national minorities the Sámi people have endured a long history of abuse racism and cultural oppression only receiving official recognition from the Parliament in 1977. They still face forms of oppression and segregationist policies today.