The Espolin Gallery
Master of Norwegian art. Immerse yourself in artist Kaare Espolin Johnson’s expressive power and explore the life and destiny of coastal people.
05 February 2024
Celebration of Sami week in Vågan
In and around Kabelvåg and Svolvær there will be a large cultural event with many activities and cultural offers for young and old, inside and outside, all day on Sami National Day on 6 February. Things will also happen several days that contribute to it being a Sami theme week.
Link to event on Facebook HERE
THE LECTURE “ON THE TRAIL OF TORE HUND’S ? EHPORIS”
Tone Elvebakk will have a lecture about Tore Hund’s ?ehporis (leather collar / trap) Friday 9 February at 18.00. The lecture will be at Gallery Espolin.
Várdobáiki Sami Center has recreated Tore Hund’s ?ehporis (leather collar/trap). The project has focused on Sami presence, society, faith and interaction in the Viking Age.
Tone Elvebakk is from the Sami village of Duorga/Snubba and is employed as a museum consultant at Várdobáiki Sami Center and works to promote Sami language and culture. Tone also works as a duodje consultant at Duodjeinstituhtta Nordland, with the whole of Nordland as her catchment area.
Welcome to exciting lectures!