Norilsk welcomes Sun 0202
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Norilsk welcomes Sun 0202

February 04, 2025

A brilliant light flooded the creative space of the Norilsk Development Agency, igniting dreams of spring among the townspeople.

#ARCTIC. #SIBERIA. THIS IS TAIMYR. Residents of Norilsk dove into the experiences of three northern springs, feeling their refreshing and uplifting essence while witnessing the sun in various forms. In every sense, the sun made its presence felt at the Norilsk Development Agency (NDA), resonating throughout its atmosphere, interior details, design elements, and workshops.

On Sunday, the NDA was alive with activity, leaving little room to spare. Families gathered to celebrate Sun 0202: Three Springs in Norilsk. After enduring the darkness of the polar night, the townspeople longed for hope, warmth, and new experiences.

“For the fourth year in a row, we’ve teamed up with Norilsk’s creative community to organize the Sun 0202 event. The talented artists in our city create installations, media pieces, art videos, and various artworks, all tied to the magical anticipation of the sun’s return after the polar night. Each year has its own unique theme. In the first year, we noted that the sun, in its full glory, reappears at the beginning of February, rising behind mount Gudchiha after the polar night. The second year brought a collective realization that we last see the sun before the polar night in mid-November, leading to the theme: From Sun to Sun in 80 Days. Many works also paid tribute to the moon, which stays with us while we wait for the sun to return. Last year, the theme was Artificial Light – The Light of Art, where artistic odes celebrated electric bulbs that help us endure the long darkness. This year, we invited the people of Norilsk and visitors to observe, appreciate, and embrace a fascinating period from February to May – a time when the sun is present, yet winter still lingers. While many claim there’s no spring in Norilsk, we believe there are three unique springs”, said Karina Andreyeva, head of sociocultural and educational projects at the NDA.

The first hint of spring for Norilsk residents comes when the sun returns to the sky; the second arrives on March 1, when northerners, along with those on the mainland, recognize that calendar spring has begun. According to Karina Andreyeva, the third moment is when the swift Norilsk spring flows through the city in streams at the end of May, seamlessly transforming into summer in June. At the NDA’s creative venues, residents were able to explore all three springs, capture their feelings and emotions, and dream of the long-awaited warmth of summer. It all began with a heartfelt greeting to the sun, visible from the NDA’s windows.

For those who couldn’t attend the event, all installations are on display in the NDA’s creative space.

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Text: Natalia Cherkashina, Photo: Olga Zaderyaka

February 04, 2025

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