The exhibition Paradise Lost - Daniel Solander's Legacy commemorates the legacy of the Swedish botanist Daniel Solander and the first encounter between Sweden and the Pacific Region.
The ex hibition is a cooperation between the Solander Gallery in Wellington and the Embassy of Sweden in Canberra. Paradise Lost consists of artwork by ten artists, selected to bring a unique vision to this historical event and Daniel Solander’s legacy. It was launched in February 2019 and toured New Zealand and Australia for two years before traveling to Piteå, Sweden.
John Pusateri, Alexis Neal, Dagmar Dyck, John McLean, Tabatha Forbes, Michel Tuffery, Sharnae Beardsley, Jo Ogier, Lynn Taylor, Jenna Packer.
Hafnarfjörður August 27 – October 9
Harpa during Arctic Circle October 10 – October 17
Vestmannaeyjar October 20 – November 23
Akureyri December 3 – January 29
Egilsstaðir February 3 – February 24
Reykjavik April 22 – May 13
Höfn í Hornafirði May 20 – June 20
Húsavík July 22 – August 12
Ísafjörður August 19 – September 9
Stykkishólmur September 16 – October 7
Grindavík October 13 – November 3