Agla Hagla
21.11.2014—01.03.2015 Historical Museum, Oslo

The runic writing system – the FuÞark – formed the basis of the project AGLA HAGLA. It raises questions on the subjective use of runes, and language as a rhetoric cultivator or symbolic beholder.

AGLA HAGLA questions the Nordic as an isolated and deserted enclave, and the myths that are constantly surrounding our collective history, what is included in the archive, and what is not. The installation exhibits some of the results from the artistic research project AGLA HAGLA at the Museum of Cultural History (2013 to 2014). Here, the National Runic Archive`s magazines and sources, where explored in close collaboration with Dr. Karoline Kjesrud and Dr. Prof. James Knirk. The interdisciplinary art- and academical project was granted support by Art Council Norways initiative -Hva er det med arkiv? (What is it about Archives?) An extensive catalogue and report from the Arts Council can be downloaded here (Norwegian only).

Artistassistent: Helen Prozes, Roar Midtlien
The video AKLA HAKLA KALES FALES 08:16 min, HD
Cinematography: Cecilie Semec FNF
Edit: Maren Dagny Juell
Sound: Håvard Træthaug
Performers: Marianne Skjeldal, Kristin Holand
Voice: Noralf L. Vinje
Funded by: Arts Council Norway, FFUK