Å ta eierskap. Samisk bygningsrelatert kunst

Abstract

a number of public buildings in Sápmi erected in the period from the 1960 until today, as a contribution to Sámi identity and belonging. The primary interest is on the permanent works of art that have become inseparable parts of the buildings, but the article also touches upon temporary building-related projects. Driven by Sami self-representation and ownership, these art works are active agents to create community, consensus but also criticism of power.