In the first part of this program organized at Scandinavia House on April 20, 2024,
watch the short documentary THE WOOL ISLANDS (directed by Beinta á Torkilsheyggi and Marianna Mørkøre, 16 min.), followed by an introduction to the six Faroese brands participating in Fog Swept Islands: Einstakt, Shisa Brand, Navia, REKA, Steinum and Durita Thomsen .
In the second part of the program, actress, model and sheep owner Isabella Rossellini hosted a discussion with Sissal Kristiansen (initiator of Shisa Brand and The Wool Islands), Jóhanna av Steinum (Steinum) and Óli Kristian á Torkilsheyggi (Navia) . Their conversation focused on wool, traditions, knitting and fashion – how the Faroese (historically and to the present day) have contributed to these topics. See part 2 of the program here:
https://youtu.be/O07UJxisLeg
Fog Swept Islands continues its current programs in Spring/Summer 2024, including the FOG SWEPT CARGO exhibition. Learn more here:
https://www.scandinaviahouse.org
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