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The Traavik.Info and Barents Spektakel «The Trial of the Century» Wins the Norwegian Critics’ Association Prize for Theatre.
The Norwegian Critics’ Association has awarded the Traavik.Info and Barents Spektakel project «The Trial of the Century» the 2017 Critics Prize for Theatre. The announcement came at the official press conference held on 28th September at Litteraturhuset in Oslo.
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Trial of the Century Nominated for Performance of the Year 2017
The Norwegian Critics’ Association has announced the candidates for its 2017 annual Critics’ Prize, among them the Trial of the Century for Best Theatre Performance. From the jury’s motivation: «Trial of the Century is a self-evident candidate for this year’s Prize, a theatre project that set its own agenda for one of the most burning issues of…
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DMZ Academy: Modern Art Enters North Korea
Pikene på Broen’s artistic director Luba Kuzovnikova will this week travel to North Korea to take part in the DMZ Academy with Headmaster Morten Traavik. The DMZ Academy presents the first-ever contemporary arts symposium and workshop in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea), August 26 – September 4, 2017. 7 international contemporary artists…
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Our Last Day at Storgata 8 – Farewell to Pikene’s Old Home
We have called the little red house next to the Kimek hanger home and written much of Pikene’s history between its walls – from spontaneous parties and creative discussions with artists from all over the world, to marathon meetings and all night work sessions; from small concerts and impromptu performances, to artist presentations and lively discussions; plus countless hours working to produce both large and small cultural productions in the Barents Region.
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Pikene på Broen Contributors at the First Arctic Arts Summit in Harstad
Pikene på Broen is pleased to be contributing to the program of the Arctic Arts Summit in Harstad on the 21st and 22nd of June. The 2017 Arctic Arts Summit is the first ever summit and conference where all eight Arctic countries participate in highlighting circumpolar arts and culture. Along with ministers and politicians from all the Arctic countries who will present thoughts on how they read the Arctic culture and the Arctic art scene today. The Arctic Arts Summit will feature a wide range of thematic sessions hosted by Arctic arts institutions and organisations.
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The Final Stages of Renovation at Pikene på Broen’s New Space
The final stages of renovation at Pikene på Broen’s new exhibition and workshop space are now underway. The delicate work of finishing touches and final details has now taken over from the construction phase of the previous months. This week, artist Ina Otzko visited Kirkenes to take part in the final stages of transforming the… -
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Pikene på Broen’s project Kunststi i grenserom / Art path in the borderland supported by KORO (Public Art Norway)
Pikene på Broen is proud to be named amongst the latest funding recipients of KORO’s Art Scheme for Outdoor Public Spaces initiative (URO). The project funding is for Pikene på Broen’s project Kunststi i grenserom / Art path in the borderland. The funding will go toward Pikene på Broen’s pilot project aiming to make outdoor installation artwork a permanent presence in Kirkenes and…
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Ice Station Zebra Lands in Kirkenes and Nikel
Project Ice Station Zebra landed in Kirkenes and Nikel in May with kids on both sides of the border exploring the theatrical film set created by artist Emily Newman. During workshops held in both towns, Russian and Norwegian kids used their own creativity and curiosity to piece together clues and decode messages from across geographical, political and… -
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Generøse støttespillere for vårt nye visningsrom
Ved inngangen til det nye året kan vi gledelig registrere at vi har kommet halvveis med oppussing av vårt nye visningsrom i Gågata midt i Kirkenes sentrum. Den siste veggen rives nå, og da kan gulvet avrettes. Det er Kirkenes Byggservice som står bak renoveringen av lokalet.
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Work Continues on Pikene på Broen’s New Showroom in Kirkenes’ Pedestrian Street
Anders Eik Pilskog and Jan Gunnar Skjeldsøy from architecture firm Stiv Kuling have been working with Pikene på Broen to create a space that reflects local society – industry meeting community and nature. Materials such as steel and concrete are balanced with timber and wool with large street facing windows and interior glass providing natural light to the space. The architects have worked with Pikene på Broen in the past, producing a project for the 2013 Barents Spektakel.
