This project explores Indigenous resistance against environmental destruction caused by mining in Sweden's Kiruna and Chile’s Atacama Desert. The Sámi and Lickanantay people fight against "slow violence" as their lands face exploitation for metals needed in the green energy transition.

In Kiruna, sound designer Udit Duseja accompanied the artist to record audio on-site, using the sounds of the space to create the soundscape that enhances the immersive experience. The video installation also highlights the connection between territorial struggles and space observation, with Kiruna being a hub for aurora research and Atacama for astronomical studies.

Artist & Researcher: Ignacio Acosta
Commissioned by: Zeppelin Museum Friedrichshafen, 2023.
Collaborators: Lara Garcia Reyne (video), Paul Willis (color), Ellen Lapper (writer)

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Artist presentation
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