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Celebrating William Heinesen (1900-1991): The Great Artist at the Edge of the World. Watch along for a personal short biography narrated by his son: Zacharias Heinesen (an artist himself). Born 124 years ago today, William Heinesen was ahead of his time and depicted life on the Faroe Islands through poetry, novels, paintings and colorful papercuts. His art was drawn from Nordic Mythology and the world of legends and fairy tales and has had an immense impact on art and poetry in the Faroe Islands

15 Jan 2024

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William Heinesen Biography | Pantheon

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William Heinesen in Space 🚀 In August 2023, a handmade Faroese tie journeyed into space. It travelled with astronaut Andreas Mogensen to the International Space Station as part of the Huginn mission. The tie is woven with Faroese wool and belonged to William Heinesen, the great Faroese artist who depicted life on the Faroe Islands through poetry, novels, paintings, and colourful papercuts. The tie was among the few objects brought on the mission from Greenland, Denmark, and the Faroe Islands. I

5 Mar 2024

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