Lectures, artist talks, performances and film screenings enhance and complement the exhibitions. In different venues in Bildmuseet we offer exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures. Below you will find a calendar of upcoming events.
Lecture. Welcome to a Lecture on How AI Development Impacts Artistic Practice. The rapid advancements in AI present new challenges.
February
Lecture. A lecture by ornithologist Christer Olsson on the development of bird fauna in Västerbotten in connection with the exhibition Machine Auguries
Lecture. On how all living beings adapt to changes in daylight, with Katharina Wulff, Associate Professor of Chronobiology and Sleep at Umeå University
Other. The annual book sale in the museum shop starts on Wednesday, February 26, at 12.00.
March
Lecture. On the view from above as mirrored in Sámi myths, joiks, and stories. Conversation between Harald Gaski, Krister Stoor and Anca Rujoiu.
Opening. Art Friday in collaboration with Littfest and the opening of two new exhibitions; enjoy artist talks, poetry readings, guided tours.
Lecture. Sociologist Jeffrey Mitchell, will share the findings of a survey analysing the dramatic shift in Swedish public opinion toward NATO membership.
Lecture. A city walk in Umeå led by artist Kjell Caminha, lecturer on art in the public space at HDK–Valand. Starting point at Bildmuseet.
April
Dance/Performance. Join us on a thought-provoking journey – a meditation on our human dimensions and our place in the universe.
Lecture. Artist Kajsa Dahlberg in conversation with Museum Curator Sofia Johansson.
May
Lecture. On Experimental Acts of Translation from Text to Image. Artist Lika Tarkhan-Mouravi in conversation with Museum Curator Anca Rujoiu.
Opening. Welcome to Art Friday with opening of two new exhibitions. In addition, there will a creative workshop, a DJ and food and beverage from Bygden.
