Artist talk: Margreth Olin

The evening at The Cell begins with a screening of Margreth Olin's Selfportrett (2020), a documentary in which the director follows photographer Lene Marie Fossen and her artistic practice.

Fossen (1986–2019) used her own body and illness with anorexia as motifs, developing a unique visual language characterised by a strong presence, understated drama and classic lighting.

The screening will be followed by a talk about the role of documentary film as a method for portraying people's complex stories and how filmmakers can depict illness and the person behind the illness.

Programme 13 November

• 16:30–17:50 Film screening 
• 18:00 Artist Talk

The conversation will be led by Manuel Cubas, assistant professor of sonic art at SKH, radio producer, playwright and documentary filmmaker, who was awarded the Radio Prize in 2017 for his versatility and dedication to audio storytelling.

The Cell

The Cell is a place where research, art and philosophy come together in new forms. Through exhibitions, interactive experiences and discussions, it explores the borderland between science and art to create new perspectives and insights. The film screening and artist talk are part of The Cell's exhibition ‘Me You We – Exploring Human Behaviour’.

The evening is organised at The Cell, in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy in Stockholm and Stockholm University of the Arts.