Building on the success of the Earth-Sea Event, which debuted as the opening exhibitions during Fana Kulturdagene in October 2024, DAO-SK Kunstnerisk Forening is delighted to reorganise the event at Åsane Kulturhus from January 16th - 19th 2025 from 10.30-18.30, in celebration of the upcoming Lunar New Year 2025.
The event features two distinct exhibitions: "Ink and Other Stories" by Minh Thư Phạm and "Blue Wonderment" by Zhengcui Guo. Minh Thư Phạm presents a stunning collection of ink paintings, each accompanied by a fascinating short story. Meanwhile, Zhengcui Guo showcases her captivating "Blue Wonder" painting series alongside an impressive wool felting collection featuring intricate sculptures. Together, these exhibitions highlight the enriching intersection of Eastern and Western cultural influences.
We warmly invite you to experience the unique blend of art and storytelling at the Earth-Sea Event.
A Psychotic Handbook is a concert performance that follows musician Ole MAA from the start of his musical career in 2005 to his involuntary hospitalizations in 2012. The performance combines music, humor, and storytelling to give the audience a unique insight into psychosis, depression, and mania—told both from Ole’s perspective and through the eyes of those who witnessed his experiences.
The concert is followed by a conversation featuring Ole MAA, psychologist specialist Ivar Elvik, and a representative from the Bipolar Association. The discussion, which lasts approximately 30 minutes, will be conducted in English and will include an opportunity for the audience to ask questions.
This project is a collaboration between Urban Rebels Production, Ole MAA, DAO-SK Kunstnerisk Forening, and the Bipolar Association. The occasion for this partnership is to mark World Bipolar Day on March 30th, with the goal of raising awareness about mental health and recognizing the signs of mental illness.
About the Bipolar Association
The Bipolar Association is a member-based organization for individuals with bipolar disorder and their loved ones. The association offers conversation services, support groups, and coping courses for those affected. Learn more at www.bipolar.no.
Support
This project is supported by the Dam Foundation (project number SDAM_HEL596016) in collaboration with the Bipolar Association Norway.
Time: every Thursday
Location: Fana Kulturhus - Østre Nesttunvegen 18, 5221, Nesttun
Date: 29th-Aug-2024 - 12th-Jun-2025
Time: 14:00 - 14:50, 15:00 - 15:50
Location: Åsane kulturhus-Verksted for kunst og håndverk
Max 8 children/group
Please contact for more details!
The Earth-Sea Event, part of the MIDI project, builds on the success of the Vietnamese folk music concert ‘ĐỜN CA TÀI TỬ’ (included on UNESCO’s list of intangible cultural heritage since 2013).
The two artists contributing to the event are professional artists residing in Bergen. They have dedicated thousands of hours of work to the Earth-Sea project and bring with them elements of their cultures from Vietnam and China. Through their craftsmanship, they will introduce cultural elements inspired by the Norwegian landscape, while their lives integrate into Norwegian society.
The event also provides opportunities to develop and strengthen bonds between people in the community, as well as to build networks among professional artists. In addition, the event will enhance cultural offerings for children and youth, while promoting language learning and identity. We hope that the MIDI project, with the Earth-Sea Event, will help enrich the cultural life of Bergen, Norway.
Welcoming: 13:30
Opening: 14:00
Date: 19th-Oct-2024 - 27th-Oct-2024
Location: Fana Kulturhus
Christmas is approaching. You can surprise your family and others with handmade, beautiful flowers that can be used as edible cake decorations or interior decor. The workshop is open to everyone and will be conducted in Norwegian, English, and Vietnamese.
Availability: 8 participants
Special price: 800 kr per person (includes materials)
Date: 24th-Nov-2024
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 Break 12:00-12:30 (includes coffee, tea and light refreshments)
Location: Småsalen-Fana Kulturhus - Østre Nesttunvegen 18, 5221, Nesttun
Instructor from Pham Studio
Please register via email daosk.forening@gmail.com before deadline 21st-Nov-2024
Free entrance
Language: Vietnamese, English
Time: 08-Feb-2024 from 16.00-19.30
Fana kulturhus Østre Nesttunvegen 18, 5221 Nesttun
DAO-SK Kunstnerisk Forening is privilege to introduce the Vietnamese folk music ĐỜN CA TÀI TỬ to the audiences in Bergen for the very first time as part of the MIDI project. ĐỜN CA TÀI TỬ has been on the list of the Intangible Cultural Heritage, UNESCO since 2013.
Free courses for Vietnamese children and youth every second Thursday at Fana Kulturhus Østre Nesttunvegen 18, 5221 Nesttun
Free Vietnamese folk dance courses for Vietnamese children and youth every Thursday at Fana Kulturhus Østre Nesttunvegen 18, 5221 Nesttun