CURRENT RESIDENTS
Celine Charveriat
In residence: May 2026
Celine Charveriat is a sustainability and systemic change expert with nearly 30 years of experience working at the intersection of policy, research, and international cooperation. During her residency at Artica Svalbard, Charveriat will develop Noah’s Ark 2.0: Imagineering Just Coadaptation in Svalbard, an arts-based, participatory foresight project led by Pro(to)topia.
Audun Aagre
In residence: May - June 2026
Audun Aagre is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, and author with extensive experience across Norwegian media, including Aftenposten, VG, NRK, and SVT. He has published several books combining text and photography and has worked across the fields of politics, culture, and technology. Currently a senior advisor at the Norwegian Media Authority, Aagre also brings a long-standing interest in Arctic history.
Soghra Khurasani
In residence: May - June 2026
Soghra Khurasani is a printmaker based in Vadodara, Gujarat. Her work has been exhibited widely, including the 35th Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts (2023), where she received a Special Mention. Khurasani’s practice often uses the metaphors of scars, wounds, and skin to explore hidden histories, trauma, and ecological change.
Jennifer Redfearn
In residence: April - May 2026
Jennifer Redfearn is a professor and documentary filmmaker whose work explores the ties between people, place, and the natural world. Her films are immersive and often character-driven, guided by deep listening, empathetic observation, and a cinematic approach to storytelling. She is drawn to work that invites audiences to sit with complexity and continue the conversation after the film ends.