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Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art

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Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art

Fostering dialogue, understanding, and knowledge sharing through Arctic perspectives.

03/09/2026

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10/08/2026

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

Yesterday, we celebrated Indigenous Peoples around the world. Cultures, languages, knowledge, leadership and the strength carried from one generation to the next.
This year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples honours Indigenous midwives and the important role they play in caring for families and keeping knowledge, culture and community strong

08/07/2026

Klimawandel trifft Geopolitik

Die Arktis steht heute im Zentrum tiefgreifender Veränderungen. Der Klimawandel verändert Landschaften, Lebensräume und Lebensweisen, während geopolitische Interessen an Bedeutung gewinnen. In diesem Spannungsfeld braucht es nicht nur wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse und politische Entscheidungen, sondern auch Räume für gegenseitiges Verständnis.

Kunst kann dabei zum Eisbrecher werden. Sie überwindet Grenzen, schafft Vertrauen und eröffnet einen Dialog, wo unterschiedliche Interessen aufeinandertreffen. Zeitgenössische Kunst aus der zirkumpolaren Welt macht die Erfahrungen, das Wissen und die Stimmen der indigenen Gemeinschaften sichtbar und lädt dazu ein, die Arktis aus neuen Perspektiven zu betrachten.

Mit unserem Artikel „Kunst als Eisbrecher“ möchten wir zeigen, dass Kultur weit mehr ist als ein Spiegel gesellschaftlicher Entwicklungen – sie kann Brücken bauen, Verständnis fördern und einen wichtigen Beitrag zum internationalen Dialog leisten.

Gerade in einer Zeit globaler Herausforderungen kann Kunst zum Eisbrecher für Zusammenarbeit, Respekt und Frieden werden.

Wir freuen uns auf Ihre Gedanken und den Austausch.

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21/06/2026

Honoring Indigenous Peoples

Indigenous Peoples’ Day recognises and celebrates the original stewards of these lands, their enduring cultures, and their contributions to communities around the world. For thousands of years, Indigenous peoples have maintained rich traditions, languages, knowledge systems, and relationships with the natural environment.

This day is an opportunity to reflect on Indigenous histories, acknowledge the impacts of colonisation, and recognise the resilience and strength of Indigenous communities. It also encourages learning, dialogue, and respect for the diverse cultures and perspectives that continue to shape our shared future.

16/06/2026

Exhibition: Living in Balance, presented at the World Biodiversity Forum 2026, reflects on the relationships that sustain life and our shared responsibility to care for the ecosystems snd the communities upon which we depend.

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25/05/2026

Join us for an evening of film and discussion at “Is Greenland Turning Green?” 🌍❄️

The event features a polar film screening followed by a panel discussion exploring climate change, Arctic environments, and the future of Greenland.

📅 03 June 2026
🕠 17:30–20:00
📍 Lecture Hall 099, EXWI Building, Sidlerstrasse 5, Universität Bern, Bern

Registration: https://swisspolar.ch/event/polar-film-series-unibe/

29/04/2026

We are very happy to have Inuk curator Isabelle Avingaq Choquette (Avataq Cultural Institute, Montréal) with us in Bern for a residency at the Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA), running from 20 April to 15 May.

During her stay, Isabelle is working closely with our collection and is curating the exhibition "The MCCA Collection, Revisited", opening tomorrow as part of the Arctic Voices cultural festival.

Join us:
Opening
📅 30 April, 18:00
📍 MCCA, Bern

Guided tours with Isabelle
📅 7 May, 17:15
📅 10 May, 11:00

As part of her residency, Isabelle is also visiting cultural institutions across Switzerland with Arctic collections, fostering exchange and dialogue.

We are grateful for this collaboration and would like to thank the Avataq Cultural Institute for making this residency possible.

More about Isabelle:
https://www.arcticvoices.ch/voices/isabelle-avingaq-choquette

27/04/2026

Still inspired by yesterday’s Encaustic Workshop led by the talented Sámi artist, Jo Morten Kåven. After a thoughtful and instructive introduction to this ancient wax-based technique, it was incredible to see how quickly everyone transformed raw materials into such expressive, layered works.

The process—melting, fusing, and building with pigment and wax—felt both meditative and experimental, and the results speak for themselves. Each piece carried its own story, texture, and depth.

22/04/2026

Encaustic Art Workshop with Sámi artist, Jo Morten Kåven

Description: Explore the World of Encaustic Wax Painting
Already used by the ancient Greeks, this technique is today a favourite of the Sámi visual artist Jo Morten Kåven, who works with heated wax to create vibrant colours and striking effects. In this workshop, he invites you to experiment freely and create textured, expressive works. You will discover the basics of encaustic painting while working hands-on with this unique and versatile medium.

Place Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art, Stadtbachstrasse 8a, 3012 Bern
Date Sunday, 26 April Session 1: 13:30 – 15:00

Cost CHF 25.-

Register max. 8 persons per session https://forms.gle/u7xrR2zpxLE7b9r79

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Date Sunday, 26 April 2026 Session 2: 15:30-17:00

Cost CHF 25.-

Register max. 8 persons per session https://forms.gle/Rc32bBpqAvYNyj7X8

12/04/2026

Another extraordinary chapter comes to a close ✨
The Climat et migration exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris has officially ended, after welcoming over 100,000 visitors.
The journey doesn’t stop here. A lighter, mobile version of the exhibition will be launched in June 2026, making it accessible—free of charge—to a wide range of venues, including schools, libraries, and cultural and community spaces.

Deeply grateful to the entire team for their professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering respect for the artworks at every stage of this project.

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Adresse

Stadtbachstrasse 8a
Bern
3012

Öffnungszeiten

Mittwoch	10:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag	10:00 - 17:00
Freitag	10:00 - 17:00
Samstag	10:00 - 17:00

Webseite

http://www.mcca.ch/

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