Somerset House hosts the first UK group exhibition dedicated to Europe's only recognised indigenous people.
A landmark cultural showcase has arrived in London with the opening of 'Through our Eyes: Sámi Art and Culture' at Somerset House. The presentation marks the first group exhibition in the United Kingdom dedicated entirely to exploring the vibrant art and heritage of the Sámi people.
The exhibition features works created by 19 individual artists hailing from the Sámi community, widely noted as Europe's only recognised indigenous population. The traditional ancestral territories of the Sámi span the northern reaches of four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia.
By gathering these 19 creative voices together under one roof, the exhibition provides London visitors with an unprecedented survey of Sámi perspectives, traditions, and artistic practices. Running from 6 November 2026 through February 2027, the showcase establishes a vital cultural bridge between the UK capital and the northern indigenous lands.
This marks the UK's first major group exhibition dedicated to Sámi artists, offering local creatives and art practitioners an unprecedented opportunity to engage directly with the distinct visual culture of Europe's only recognised indigenous community.
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