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.
Film. By: Zeno Gries. 21 min. Shown in Wisdome at Curiosum Saturday–Sunday at 16:00. Meet in Bildmuseet’s reception at 15:50
August
Other. Artist Amanda Angeli Blombäck, one of the participating artists, will give a guided tour of Umeå Academy of Fine Art’s master’s exhibition.
Researcher talk. Fanny Åberg meets Britt-Marie Lindgren, Professor of Nursing at Umeå University, in a conversation about themes in Åberg’s installation Hålla ihop
Other. As part of Spelrum, Umeå’s annual cultural festival, Bildmuseet will stay open until 9:00 PM with free admission.
Artist talk. Julia Groth, author and illustrator of the book Where’s My Egg?, will be in conversation with Lisa Lundström, curator at Bildmuseet in the exhibition.
Other. Welcome to an open workshop for both adults and children with author and illustrator Julia Groth.
September
Other. Pilgatan’s Cultural Market extends down to Bildmuseet. Offers in the museum shop. The choir Brösttoner (Chest Voices) sings at 15.00
Other. Explore how AI can function as a thinking partner and provide creative and constructive support together with Satish Strömberg, ICT coach
Guest Tour. Fake or Real? Ylva Fernaeus, Professor of Design, will lead a special guided tour of the exhibition AI and the Paradox of Agency
October
Art Friday. Welcome to Art Friday with the opening. The evening also includes guided tours, a creative workshop, a DJ, and food and drinks by Bygden.
Guest Tour. What Is AI – Tool, Mirror, or Agent? A guided tour with Dimitri Coelho Mollo, Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at Umeå University
November
Guest Tour. Art and Technological Change. Guided tour with Elin Manker, Senior Lecturer in Art History, Umeå University, focusing on art and technological change
Artist talk. About the Swedish colony of Saint Barthélemy. Artist Nina Mangalanayagam in conversation with historian Fredrik Thomasson & curator Cecilia Andersson
Film. Umeå Film Festival visits Bildmuseet with free film screenings during the weekend of 28–29 November.
December
Researcher talk. Seminars and conversations, where researchers and artists come together to explore the connections between plant ecologies and colonial expansion.
Other. Bildmuseet's Christmas market with students from Umeå Academy of Fine Arts, Umeå Institute of Design and Umeå School of Architecture.
