Norgeslandsbyen i Uganda
Performed and filmed 22.03. – 29.03.2014
Presented at Dansefestival Barents, Hammerfest
Art project by Sigurd Johan Heide
What happens when a Norwegian Traditional Dancer exhibits himself in the public sphere in Uganda? The project is a comment to the art project 'European Attraction Limited' where two Norwegian artists are re-making an exhibition from 1914 called 'Kongolandsbyen' where black people were exhibited. In his project I am looking at you, you are looking at me, and what are we looking at Sigurd Johan Heide performs for and talks with the audience at a soccer field, university campus, fruit market and nightclb in Uganda. The performances and discussions were filmed and presented at Dansefestival Barents.
Presented at Dansefestival Barents, Hammerfest
Art project by Sigurd Johan Heide
What happens when a Norwegian Traditional Dancer exhibits himself in the public sphere in Uganda? The project is a comment to the art project 'European Attraction Limited' where two Norwegian artists are re-making an exhibition from 1914 called 'Kongolandsbyen' where black people were exhibited. In his project I am looking at you, you are looking at me, and what are we looking at Sigurd Johan Heide performs for and talks with the audience at a soccer field, university campus, fruit market and nightclb in Uganda. The performances and discussions were filmed and presented at Dansefestival Barents.