The exhibition Road to Ruins investigates imagination and escapism as well as historical make-believe. It centers around a scenographic installation which in part is constructed from discarded stuffed animals. A childish fear of the “monster under the bed” is coupled with the baroque practice of constructing “folly” ruins and landscapes for the sake of prompting the imagination of royalty.

About Runa Rosgaard

Runa Rosgaard (b. 1992) is an interdisciplinary artist who creates narratives about escapism, pretend-play and history through a range of mediums. Central to the works are different characters, be it versions of themselves, historical-figures or clones of celebrities that with the help of soundtracks explore the real and unreal worlds of the past, present and future.

As part of GIBCA Extended 2023

Göteborg International Biennial for Contemporary Art (GIBCA) is an international contemporary art event taking place every two years in Gothenburg. Each biennial consists of several extensive exhibitions in Gothenburg’s established cultural institutions and in the public space.

GIBCA Extended is both a network and a public program that gathers the contemporary art scenes and venues of Västra Götaland Region. Each edition of GIBCA Extended offers a platform for artists, curators, galleries and art spaces. Their individual programs and exhibitions consolidate and explore new perspectives on the biennal’s theme.