Book launch

The book is based on 18 life stories as told by women over the age of 70 with roots in 27 different countries. Each story is analysed as a unique account of individual experiences with strength, pain and love.

Programme Sunday January 22nd
Kl. 11-12.30
Welcome by Merete Ipsen

Presentation of the book – and the meeting between art and research
By Professor Ann-Dorte Christensen, Aalborg University and visual artist Marit Benthe Norheim
With voices from some of the models for the figureheads

12.30-13.30
Lunch (You are welcome to buy lunch in our organic café)

14.00 – 17.00
Opening of Marit Benthe Northeim’s exhibition
MY SHIP IS LOADED WITH MEMORIES and CAMPINGWOMEN

Opening speeches by art historian and figurehead Else Marie Bukdahl
and councillor for Culture Rabih Azad-Ahmad, Aarhus City Council.

Read more about A Shipload of Women’s Memories