The "Observation of Change" Exhibition at Havremagasinet in Boden, Sweden
The "Observation of Change" exhibition is on display at Havremagasinet in Boden, Sweden, until 11 January 2026. The exhibition is based on a Nordic art project in collaboration with the nature restoration project Observation – An Observation of Change in the Junkerdal area, Saltdal municipality, Norway.
This art-science exhibition on forest restoration highlights the growing recognition that collaboration between the arts and sciences is vital for addressing complex environmental, social, and cultural challenges. By bringing together creative and scientific perspectives, the exhibition presents narratives that highlight different aspects of forest restoration. Artists foster empathy and a deeper understanding in support of ecological restoration and the conservation of forest ecosystems.
The artworks on display are created by artists, scientists, and school pupils as a result of diverse collaborations within the initiative. The artistic response harnesses the power of art and art education interventions to reflect on the ethics of ecological restoration and communicate biodiversity research. This approach allows participants to document nature, conceptualise environmental changes, and broaden awareness of conservation in the Arctic. The project, through its several artistic productions, serves as an example of art’s inspiring role in addressing environmental issues.
Artists of the exhibition are: Observation of Change
Anja Kath. Lande, Birgitta Linhart, Esa Pekka Isomursu, Johannes Pekonen, Johan Rova, Karin Stoll, Laila Ingvaldsen, Maria Huhmarniemi, Mette Gårdvik, Tommi Yläjoki, Wenche Sørmo.
Institutional partners of the project include the Adde Zetterquist Art Gallery, Nordland National Park Centre, the Norwegian Institute of Nature Research (NINA), the Norwegian University of Life Sciences, the University of Lapland, Nord University, and the Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design network. The exhibition is supported by the Nordic Culture Fund.
Photo: Maria Huhmarniemi: Forest of Paper Blossoms, 2025, installation (recycled paper, wood poles, wood pellets). The installation consists of elements made from handmade recycled paper. It questions the prevailing attitude of viewing forests primarily as assets or sources of economic gain.
For more information about the exhibition, visit the ASAD website.
