arctic conquistadors

Olga Kisseleva
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Olga Kisseleva

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Arctic Conquistadors examines the tensions and conflicts characterizing the Arctic today. The Arctic space is being re-mapped / re-drawn / re-appropriated by the traditional stakeholders and newcomers, be it private or state-owned corporations, governmental or non-governmental bodies. The artist reflects on how the current situation is effected by the overlapping interests of geopolitical and corporate powers, referring to the 'global conquests'.

Kisseleva's work answers the question who is the Arctic today? First, logos of the companies appear where they are now located. Then the logos start invading the whole map following the rhythm that echoes rapidly growing activities in the Arctic.
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    • Art and Science
      • geography
    • Power and Politics
      • politics
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To build Arctic Conquistadors she is working with the Departments of Economics and Political Sciences of Sorbonne. They cooperate with the Business and Industry Advisory Committee of the OECD, the Norwegian Barents Secretariat, the International Barents Secretariat and Platform (London).
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