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Scandinavian Culture Calendar – Where to go, what to see? It’s all happening here! Arctic Design Week (16-22 March) Sustainability and responsible design take centre stage at Arctic Design Week 2020, a seven-day-long celebration of northern design excellence and innovation. With the series of events, exhibitions and seminars all hosted by the town of Rovaniemi, a recognised pioneer within circular economy, this year’s theme is particularly fitting: ReCreate. Multiple venues. arcticdesignweek.fi 132 | Issue 134 | March 2020
Pär Engsheden and Sara Danius’ dresses (26 March-20 September) The Nobel Prize awards put the spotlight on achievements that have changed the entire world, but the annual gala banquet is also a major showcase of contemporary culture – including dresses. The striking creations worn by the late Sara Danius, then permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy, feature symbolically significant designs, all by Pär Engsbeden. 10am to 5pm. Nordiska
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museet, Djurgårdsvägen 6-16, 115 93 Stockholm, Sweden. www.nordiskamuseet.se
Art Nordic Exhibition (27-29 March) The Nordic region’s biggest art sales exhibition gathers collectors and aspiring artists, as well as those looking to get a glimpse into what’s happening in the regional art scene. This year, 270 artists will display their works, the major-