Kamil Kak
In residence: May - July 2024
Kamil Kak is an artist based in Oslo and Berlin, navigating the intersections of queer liberation, immigrants' experiences, and the fragility of recent historical narratives. The multidimensional approach in their process captures diverse statements and preserves untold stories. Their work urges audiences and participators to engage with and reflect on pressing social issues. Kak's artistic practice intersects with activism, uses exaggeration and bittersweet humor as a strategy for social transformation, and probes utopian visions of the world.
Recent exhibitions and performances include KUBE in Ålesund, RAM galleri in Oslo, Centre of Polish Sculpture in Oronsko, Lystslottet Oscarshall at Bygdøy, Gdańsk Biennial of Art, Wergenlandshaugen in Eidsvoll, Survival Art Review in Wrocław, QSPA Gallery in Oslo, Haugar kunstmuseum in Tønsberg, Trafo Kunsthall in Asker, and Klubb Ergi.
During the residency, Kak will attempt to step beyond geopolitical narratives and research the complexity of Svalbard, shedding light on issues of identity, cultural preservation, and community rights.