Tomas Colbengtson
Tomas Colbengtson is a prominent South Sámi artist known for his innovative approach to contemporary art that intertwines personal and collective memories. Raised in Tärnaby, he has gained recognition for his exhibitions that explore Sámi culture and history, often incorporating historical artifacts into his work. His current solo exhibition, 'Soejvene. Skuggor,' at Västerbottens Museum highlights the significance of Sámi ceremonial objects and reclaims narratives that have long been overshadowed.
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Tomas Colbengtson is an artist and one of the curators behind the exhibition 'Arctic highways'.
Konst från arktiska halvklotet får permanent hem i Granö
Sweden· 2026-07-30
Tomas Colbengtson is a Sami artist whose work features a historic image of an unknown woman in the Qillaniq exhibition.
Circumpolar show Qillaniq is not as edgy as it thinks it is, but powerful in a quieter way
Canada· 2026-07-16
Tomas Colbengtson has his largest solo exhibition at Västerbottens museum.
Tradition och kamp vitaliserar samisk konstSweden· 2026-01-17
