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Decolonization of memory in the former Soviet spaces
This publication explores how societies in the former Soviet space are rethinking history, memory, and cultural heritage in the aftermath of imperial and totalitarian rule. It argues that decolonizing memory means reclaiming the right to tell one’s own history, rather...
Decolonization of memory in the former Soviet spaces
This publication explores how societies in the former Soviet space are rethinking history, memory,...
Renegotiations – The Role of Public Art in the New Millenium
This research project was commissioned by the Public Art Agency Sweden and carried out by the Art...
Introduction: Heritage, Democracy and the Public – Nordic Approaches
Heritage, Democracy and the Public examines the relationship between heritage, democracy, and the...
The Ambivalent Legacy of Soviet Monuments in Latvia Post-2022
Following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Latvia announced the dismantling of up to 300...
Monumental Challenges Toolkit — Teaching Contested Histories Through Monuments
The Monumental Challenges Toolkit is an educational resource created to help teachers explore...
The Woman With the Handbag
The “Woman With the Handbag” is an iconic 1985 photograph by Hans Runesson showing 38-year-old...
Swedish artist’s Utøya monument project abandoned
The Norwegian government has officially decided to abandon the controversial monument project...
Hunt for culprits who vandalised memorial for Queen Victoria with red paint on the same night King Charles crowned
In 2023, a memorial to Queen Victoria in Melbourne was vandalised with red paint on the same night...
Understanding Our Shared Past: A Comparative Look at History Textbooks in Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine
This publication examines how history textbooks in the Republic of Moldova, Romania, and Ukraine...
Islamic State ‘destroys ancient Iraq statues in Mosul’
In 2015, the world watched in shock as members of the Islamic State (IS) destroyed ancient...
Recasting History: Confederate Monuments Transformed in Los Angeles Exhibition
A new exhibition in Los Angeles explores the complex legacy of Confederate monuments in the United...
Vilnius postpones removal of Soviet monument as UN human rights committee intervenes
Vilnius has decided to delay the removal of a Soviet-era monument at Antakalnis Cemetery after the...
From Controversy to Reflection: How a 2021 Monument Incident in Sibiu Inspired Nordic Insights
In 2021, the statue of Samuel von Brukenthal in Sibiu’s main square was vandalized with paint — an...
Riga to Remove Three More Controversial Monuments Linked to Russian Imperial Legacy
The Riga City Council has approved the removal of three public monuments associated with Russian...
Parametric Digital Twins for Heritage Conservation: Case Study of Löfstad Castle
This study presents how a parametric digital twin was developed for Löfstad Castle in Sweden to...
Finnish city removes final public Lenin statue
The last public statue of Vladimir Lenin in Finland has been removed by city authorities, marking...
Public Art Agency Sweden: Mapping Research and Future Directions
This report explores how public art is researched and practiced in the Nordic countries and around...
Beyond the Participatory Project – Thesis by I. Zwart
This thesis looks at what “participation” really means in museums—not just as a project outcome,...
With the support of The Nordic Culture Fund – Globus Opstart+
Through virtual collaboration, the project will develop innovative strategies for recontextualizing controversial public art.
The Nordic Culture Fund, through its Globus Opstart+ programme, supports artistic and cultural projects that connect Nordic countries with other regions of the world. The programme focuses on establishing deep, long-term collaborations and networks that foster artistic development and experimentation. It encourages projects that explore new knowledge and strengthen cultural practices within a global framework.
