The summer special exhibition in 2025 will present the works of artists Aka Høegh (b. 1947) and Bolatta Silis-Høegh (b. 1981). Titled Aqqut / Path, the exhibition is anchored in a generational narrative between mother and daughter, exploring themes of tradition, nature, culture, and the complex dynamics within an artist family. A central inquiry of the exhibition is how one navigates their artistic journey when both parents are artists, and when one’s homeland and culture are undergoing significant transformation.

Family, Culture, and Nature
Both Aka Høegh and Bolatta Silis-Høegh have explored themes related to family, as well as Greenlandic culture and nature, albeit from different generational perspectives. In Aka Høegh’s work, the mythical elements of the Greenlandic landscape are central, where humans and families are depicted as either passive observers or custodians of the land. In contrast, Bolatta Silis-Høegh addresses the profound cultural changes that Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland) has experienced—and continues to experience—with a particular emphasis on the importance of family and solidarity in these transitions.

Bolatta Silis-Høegh, who currently resides in Copenhagen, maintains a strong connection to her Greenlandic heritage. Her previous work has explored themes of Greenlandic culture, home, and identity, most notably in her piece Ningiu(Grandmother), presented at the Danish Pavilion at the 2012 Venice Architecture Biennale. In the upcoming exhibition, Silis-Høegh’s focus will center on family and tradition.

Throughout her extensive artistic career, Aka Høegh has consistently conveyed the depth of Greenlandic culture and nature, particularly the interconnectedness between humans and the environment. Her work frequently delves into Greenlandic myths, such as Mother of the Sea, which she illustrated in 1995. The central message of this myth is a cautionary one: humans must not succumb to greed, whether in relation to nature or the directives of spiritual forces—an ethos that is deeply important to Aka Høegh.

The exhibition Aqqut / Path will feature a diverse range of works, including paintings, drawings, and textile art. Bolatta Silis-Høegh is creating entirely new pieces for the exhibition, including a textile installation.

The year 2025 also marks the 100th anniversary of Johannes Larsen’s journey to Kalaallit Nunaat (Greenland), where he participated in a bird expedition along the west coast of Greenland in 1925. This anniversary provides an ideal occasion to revisit and reflect upon Greenland’s cultural and environmental landscape.