Sara Nilsson medverkar på Gwangju Biennale, Sydkorea
Swedish Pavilion at the 15th Gwangju Biennale, South Korea
Inseparable Distance
7 September – 1 December 2024
Over time, modern societies increasingly see humans as separate from nature, driven by Western beliefs in human superiority over a passive natural world. Modernity and capitalism reinforce humans as central, unrestricted by natural limits, viewing nature as valuable only for utility. These ideas shape how societies interact with the environment. Sweden’s relationship with nature balances environmental stewardship with capitalist pressures. Allemansrätten, the Swedish law for equal access to nature, faces challenges from resource extraction, commercialization, and tourism. “Inseparable Distance” unites eight Swedish-based artists exploring humanity’s intersection and proximity with the natural world through diverse media, offering ecological insights, cultural critique, and visions of the future.
Artist
Sara Nilsson, Johannes Heldén, Leif Holmstrand, Jenni Laiti, Runo Lagomarsino, Eric Magassa, Paola Torres Núñez del Prado, James Webb och Ylva Westerlund
Curator: Ulrika Flink
Commissioner: Eva Livijn
Design: Lars Høie