INNOVATION AND COLLABORATION

NORTHERN EXPOSURE is an initiative dedicated to the idea that innovation is born from investigations and exchanges in multiple geographies. These enquires provide opportunities to unpack and reformulate preconceived notions and practices associated with our areas of focus, Conservation, Food, Architecture, Design and Art. 

Our creative incubator and multi-disciplinary collective encourages practitioners from spheres from around the world to collaborate, participate and engage, with the intention of embracing incidental discoveries in order to create and present new and experimental theories and practices. 

The initiative’s primary concern is the sharing and application of these innovations in new working contexts, with the objective of cultivating entrepreneurship and meaningful sustainable empowerment for local communities.

RESDIENCY PROGRAMME

Under the collaborative initiative NORTHERN SOUTHERN EXPOSURE, and in cooperation with THEFOURTH gallery, founded in Cape Town, we have launched an international residency program. This residency programme offers a unique opportunity for artistic development, international cross-boundary interaction and the exchange of knowledge. 

Through this program, resident artists gain fresh perspectives, specific cross-cultural insights between Europe and South Africa, and inspiration that fuel their creative growth. We aim to foster collaboration with fellow artists from different backgrounds, fostering creative provocations and exchanges of ideas and techniques, while also providing access to new materials, landscapes, and artistic influences. This exposure not only enhances their creative practice but also facilitates the establishment of global social networks and the potential for their work to reach a broader international audience,.

The initiative’s fifth residency has been granted to South African artist Rodan Kane Hart. Under the working title ‘IN : NATURE’, Rodan will in July 2024 install multiple site specific works construct mostly of steel across the Kåseholm estate grounds. In conversation with Rodan’s installation will be work by Swedish artist Daniel Wester, whose innovations in wood carving have garnered critical international recognition.

We accept proposals from artist colleagues, curators, critics and other agents in the fields of art and design.

PARTNERS AND SUPPORTERS

We are also actively seeking long-term public and private partners and supporters to sustain the initiative’s goals.

DESIGN CENTER

Complementing the initiative’s exhibitions, residency programme and other events is the NORTHERN EXPOSURE DESIGN CENTER, a flexible gallery space in Kåseholm largest restored stone barn. The Design Center exhibits a curated collection of art and vintage antiques from Africa and a section of fine Swedish antiques from Laserow Antiques.

The Design Center is open select Saturdays from Spring through Fall and by special appointment.

EXHIBITION AND ART CATALOGUES