Stina Högkvist

Stina Högkvist is a prominent figure in the Norwegian art world, serving as the deputy director of the National Museum for the past seven years. She has been responsible for overseeing the entire national art collection of Norway. Högkvist is known for her progressive views on art and culture, advocating for diverse perspectives in the ongoing discourse surrounding 'woke' culture, especially amidst rising anti-woke sentiments in the United States. Her commentary on the colonial implications of Christian Krohg's famous painting 'Leiv Eiriksson oppdager Amerika' highlights her commitment to critically examining historical narratives within art.