Archive (2013–18) - Timespan
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Archive (2013–18) - Timespan
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We are open everyday 10am-5pm
Please note that we’re currently working on a full institutional archive and will document the programme online in all its glory soon. If you’d like to contribute to this archive, please get in touch with marija@timespan.org.uk.
NORTH
From 2013 to 2018, Timespan’s programme was led by the concept of North, exploring our distinctive identity through our unique location. Directed and curated by Anna Vermehren and Frances Davis.
North is a direction, a relative
placement; it is defined by climatic conditions, by cultural richness,
economical remoteness and described in myths and legends. Each year we
investigate and explore these ideas through a focus on an annual theme:
2017 – 2018: Deep Time
It is difficult for us to imagine the
far-away past and the distant future. We have little reference to this time,
and commonly few emotional ties. It is Deep Time: hidden, nuanced, imaginary,
yet real and always there. We can perceive it in our genes and our identity, we
can see it in our landscape, in each step we walk, and in our imagination. We
have little facts about the distant past and few shared ideas for the equally
distant future.
2016
– 2017: Making
Embedded in our programming paradigm
North, the theme of this year is Making. In our remote location we are used to
make-do and mend. Amazon, Tesco and Ikea deliver to our homes, but local
knowledge remains an important resource to find practical solutions in work and
everyday life. In an environment where old skills are still present, we revisit
the historic objects in our collection, and highlight the relationships that
materials and tools have with the people who use them. In an ever increasing
disposable material culture it has become very important to adhere to the
principles of sustainability and to rethink what we make and how.
2015: Re-writing History
In 2015 we undertake a digital journey
around the globe on the 58th latitude, visiting six similar villages to
Helmsdale, close to the sea and of similar size. On our journey we think about
the weather, the stars, celebration of the seasons, local food and our natural
environment. We are inspired by similarities and differences of the climactic
impact on our Northern Culture.
2014: Remoteness
Remoteness is often aligned with a lack
of absence – this is not our focus, nor is it our experience. Instead we look
at the connections and relationships that exist within, and emanate from our
remote location. We will explore past
and future ideas of trade and travel, and investigate what remoteness might
mean in a contemporary context of high speed broadband.
2013: Identity
Translocation – a programme of events
around our local identity, addressing local needs, testing North as a paradigm,
rethinking our approach, commemorating the Clearances of 1813 and understanding
them as central to the current identity of Helmsdale and the Strath of
Kildonan.
Skip to content
The weather in Helmsdale:
9°C
/
Broken clouds
We are open everyday 10am-5pm
Please note that we’re currently working on a full institutional archive and will document the programme online in all its glory soon. If you’d like to contribute to this archive, please get in touch with marija@timespan.org.uk.
NORTH
From 2013 to 2018, Timespan’s programme was led by the concept of North, exploring our distinctive identity through our unique location. Directed and curated by Anna Vermehren and Frances Davis.
North is a direction, a relative
placement; it is defined by climatic conditions, by cultural richness,
economical remoteness and described in myths and legends. Each year we
investigate and explore these ideas through a focus on an annual theme:
2017 – 2018: Deep Time
It is difficult for us to imagine the
far-away past and the distant future. We have little reference to this time,
and commonly few emotional ties. It is Deep Time: hidden, nuanced, imaginary,
yet real and always there. We can perceive it in our genes and our identity, we
can see it in our landscape, in each step we walk, and in our imagination. We
have little facts about the distant past and few shared ideas for the equally
distant future.
2016
– 2017: Making
Embedded in our programming paradigm
North, the theme of this year is Making. In our remote location we are used to
make-do and mend. Amazon, Tesco and Ikea deliver to our homes, but local
knowledge remains an important resource to find practical solutions in work and
everyday life. In an environment where old skills are still present, we revisit
the historic objects in our collection, and highlight the relationships that
materials and tools have with the people who use them. In an ever increasing
disposable material culture it has become very important to adhere to the
principles of sustainability and to rethink what we make and how.
2015: Re-writing History
In 2015 we undertake a digital journey
around the globe on the 58th latitude, visiting six similar villages to
Helmsdale, close to the sea and of similar size. On our journey we think about
the weather, the stars, celebration of the seasons, local food and our natural
environment. We are inspired by similarities and differences of the climactic
impact on our Northern Culture.
2014: Remoteness
Remoteness is often aligned with a lack
of absence – this is not our focus, nor is it our experience. Instead we look
at the connections and relationships that exist within, and emanate from our
remote location. We will explore past
and future ideas of trade and travel, and investigate what remoteness might
mean in a contemporary context of high speed broadband.
2013: Identity
Translocation – a programme of events
around our local identity, addressing local needs, testing North as a paradigm,
rethinking our approach, commemorating the Clearances of 1813 and understanding
them as central to the current identity of Helmsdale and the Strath of
Kildonan.