Dark lands: the grim truth behind the ‘Scandinavian miracle’

2014, nordic insights, Stiri

This article by Michael Booth challenges the utopian image of the Nordic region, including its approach to cultural and historical narratives. While not directly about monuments, it critiques the idealized perception of Nordic societies as models of democracy and...

The dismantling of Soviet monuments: the controversial decision of Riga City Council

nordic insights, Resurse

On October 16, 2024, the Riga City Council made the controversial decision to dismantle several monuments in the city, including that of Russian general Barclay de Tolly in Esplanade Park, as well as monuments to writers Andrejs Upītis and Sudrābus Edžus. The decision...

Cultural institutions under fire: cancel culture and public discourse in Norway

nordic insights, Resurse

The article titled “‘The painting is colonial’: cancel culture and a heated media debate in Norway” by Håkon Larsen examines two significant cultural controversies that occurred in Norway in early 2023, which sparked intense public debates...

Nordic expertise on controversial monuments: a new cultural dialogue project between Nordic countries, Romania, and Republic of Moldova

nordic insights, Stiri

Formare Culturala launches “Nordic Insights: Addressing Cancel Culture in Public Spaces through Artistic Dialogue and Cultural Innovation”, a project exploring new approaches to recontextualizing controversial public monuments. Running from January 2025 to...