We’re pleased to welcome back Kamil Kak to Artica Svalbard

Kamil Kak returns to Artica Svalbard following their 2024 residency, supported through a nomination by the Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA).

A multidisciplinary artist working across printmaking, textile, video, and glass, Kak’s practice explores queer liberation, migration, and the fragility of recent historical narratives through object- and prop-making, exaggeration, and bitter-sweet humour. Their work reflects on identity, belonging, and collective futures within today’s eco-political landscape.

During this residency, Kak will work between Longyearbyen and Ny-Ålesund, continuing their exploration of Svalbard’s complex sociopolitical realities. Through workshops, non-linear storytelling, and the collection of stories and visual materials, Kak will engage with local histories and lived experiences, examining how identity, power, and place intersect in the Arctic.

Watch this space for news of upcoming workshops!