”For several years, I was a shadow of myself. Maybe I still am sometimes? I wake up, make the bed, and just want to crawl back in. Not face the day. Escape from myself. That’s how it was.”

SPÖKÅR is an outdoor exhibition by photographer Lina Ikse.

Lina Ikse (born 1973) is a visual artist and photographer based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Her work often draws on personal experiences, and in her recent exhibitions she has created a series of self-portraits, visualizing dreams and memories from the past. Her process is slow and deliberate, yet retains an element of spontaneity.

Lina also works as a freelance photographer, specializing in performing arts and portraiture.

GIBCA Extended

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.