Máret Ánne Sara is a Northern Sámi artist and author known for her work exploring global ecological issues through the lens of her lived experience as member of a reindeer herding family in Sápmi, the territory of the Indigenous Sámi people.
Marking the closing weeks of her new site-specific work at Tate Modern, this talk explores how Sámi science has informed Máret Ánne Sara's work. Sámi science encompasses practices and knowledge systems, developed through direct experience and interaction with the land, waters, and ecosystems in Sápmi.
Through her multidisciplinary practice, Sara highlights the impact of Nordic colonialism on Sámi ways of life, exploring the importance of preserving Sámi ancestral knowledge and values to protect the environment for future generations. Often using materials and methodologies derived from reindeer herding, Sara creates powerful sculptures and installations which uphold the reciprocal relationship between animals, lands, waters, and humans.
Máret Ánne Sara's new commission will be open in the Turbine Hall from 18.30, the talk will then begin at 19.00.
Hyundai Commission: Máret Ánne Sara is in partnership with Hyundai Motor. It is supported by Máret Ánne Sara Supporters, with additional support from The Máret Ánne Sara Supporters Circle and Tate Americas Foundation.
This event has been provided by Tate Gallery on behalf of Tate Enterprises Ltd.
Máret Ánne Sara
Máret Ánne Sara (b.1983) is an artist and author based in Guovdageaidnu, Sápmi. Her work has featured in several solo and group exhibitions including presentations at the Northern Arts Festival, Harstad, Norway (2025); Norway Sámi Centre for Contemporary Art, Karasjok, Norway (2024); Emerson Dorsch, Miami, USA (2023); the 59th Biennale di Venezia, Venice (2022) and Documenta 14, Kassel (2017). Recent commissions include Háhčešeatni doali dádjadit and Čitna báffa (2025) for the Northern Arts Festival and Gapmu (2024) scene carpet for the Sámi National Theatre Beaivváš. She was nominated for the Nordic Council’s Children’s and Young Literature Prize for her debut book “Ilmmid gaskkas” in 2014. She is the founder of the Dáiddadállu Artist Collective, a network for Sámi artists in Guovdageaidnu.
The entrance for this event is via Tate Modern's Corner Bar. There are automatic sliding doors and the talk takes place on the same floor. Access is step free.
The Commission can be accessed by lift or by stairs.
- Fully accessible toilets are located on every floor on the concourses.
- A quiet room is available to use in the Natalie Bell Building on Level 4.
- Ear defenders can be borrowed from the Ticket desks.
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- Email hello@tate.org.uk
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