Nuuk by Nuuk - Greenland Institute of Natural Resources

Celebrating Nuuk’s Heritage Through Art: Community Photo-Mosaic at Culture Night.

On Culture Night, Nuuk residents came together in a creative celebration of community and heritage. Each participant painted their own unique interpretation of a classic Nuuk view, contributing to a stunning photo-mosaic that weaves together individual visions into a powerful collective portrait. This vibrant artwork highlights the beauty of Nuuk’s landscape and the strength of collaboration—showcasing what we can achieve when we come together.

This outreach initiative is part of ‘Deglaciation of Nuup Kangerlua: A Multidisciplinary Approach,’ a research project funded by the Greenland Research Council. The project is a collaborative effort between the Greenland Climate Research Centre, Greenland National Museum and Archives, Aarhus University, local initiative Savivik, and a Boston-based professional communicator. By combining scientific data, 3D technology, and visual storytelling, the project seeks to deepen our understanding of the human-ice-nature dynamics in Nuuk over the past 10,000 years of Greenland’s landscape evolution.

Through initiatives like this, we aim to bridge science and community, fostering meaningful engagement with Greenland’s natural and cultural history. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped bring this vision to life!