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Upcoming: Wuhan Contemporary Art Lab, China @yiweigallery 22 March-22 June 2025
Zsona Maco @zonamaco Mexico city 5-9 February 2025
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Thank you all for all the lovely wishes from near

Thank you all for all the lovely wishes from near and far for my birthday- I’ve had the best time camping with my amazing kids and husband -and making food over the campfire - which is one of my most favorite things do apart from working in the studio;-) and to be a bit off the grid and see Grand Canyon - amazing Antilope canyon - then on to more rocks in Arches, Zion and Bryce. A much needed family time after all my travels and shows and working around the clock. So thank you to everyone- for all the support this year of orbiting around the sun. I think these pictures inside my newest installation in Wuhan C Lab(thank you @wuhan_c_lab & @yiweigallery) shows how happy and deep gratitude I feel about this adventurous year - showing my art on 3 continents ☀️ and soon leaving for the next adventure- an artist residency in Bolivia @villa_albina @fundacionpatino
So thank you all from the bottom of my heart❤️

#ninakekman #yiweigallery #wuhanCLab #installation #wip #embroidery #textileart # textile installation #punchneedle # fiber art #contemporaryart #artinchina #artinwuhan

A whirlwind week in Wuhan! 🇨🇳 «Secret Garde

A whirlwind week in Wuhan! 🇨🇳 «Secret Garden» is officially open, and the memories are already flooding in. A massive thank you to @yiwei_art, @33sansan, Allegro Yang @djangretto and the hardworking team at Wuhan C Lab (especially Leo & Menqui!). A humble thank you to Markus Lorentzon @eldudo92 from the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing for you kind speech and all the support from the Embassy ❤️🇳🇴 And for amazing Chinese hospitality and generosity thank you Chris & Christal for a dinner experience I won’t forget anytime soon 💃🏻🙏❤️🐍🐢Luc for the breakfast🥡😉 and Leo for showing me Wuhan 🙌🏼 And my amazing artist in crime @joyjoe_wsz. Thank you to everyone who came to the opening I had so many interesting talks- so Wuhan thank you all for Your generosity and kindness making this trip truly special. Don’t miss the exhibition, running until June 22nd! #WuhanArt #ChinaTravel #ArtExhibition #SecretGarden #CulturalExperience #TravelGoals #ThankYou #textileart #ninakekman #yiweigallery #wuhanCLab #installation #wip #embroidery #textileart # textile installation #punchneedle #contemporaryart #artinchina #artinwuhan #fiberart

So grateful for all the help I am getting to hang

So grateful for all the help I am getting to hang my installation Saguaro Whispers. In all about 300 knots were made to attach my hanging dyed embroidered work on the hexagonal pavilion structure. Looking forward to show the finished piece once the exhibition opens today @wuhan_c_lab Wuhan Contemporary Art Lab and @yiweigallery Yiwei gallery. A duo exhibition with yuyue zhou @joyjoe_wsz curated by Allegro Yang @djangretto @yiwei_art

#ninakekman #yiweigallery #wuhanCLab #installation #wip #embroidery #textileart # textile installation #punchneedle # fiber art #contemporaryart #artinchina #artinwuhan

Sneak peak in my studio in California- while prepa

Sneak peak in my studio in California- while preparing my Pavillion-like installation at my upcoming show at Wuhan Contemporary Art Lab, China. I am eager to see it all come together with the construction they are making in China to hang my embroideries so that it form a hexagonal “Pavillion” you can step inside 🤗

I wish you could all come to the opening- but I guess I don’t know that many people living in China- but if you do- you can invite them to the exhibition ;-)

🎥 @li.nnea2449

More information about the exhibition : Yiwei Gallery × Wuhan Contemporary Art Lab is pleased to present Secret Garden, a duo exhibition featuring Norwegian artist Nina K Ekman @ninakekman and Chinese artist Zhou Yuyue @joyjoe_wsz . Through textiles, tufting, and mixed-media works, the artists explore themes of sanctuary, growth, and identity, creating a contemplative space for reflection and healing in an increasingly industrialized and consumer-driven world.

Opening Reception
📅 Friday, March 21 | ⏰ 3–6 PM
📍 Wuhan Contemporary Art Lab
🎨 With artists in attendance & refreshments provided

Special thanks to the Norwegian Embassy in Beijing for their generous support in making this exhibition possible ❤️

#tuftedart #ninakekman #yiweigallery #artistofcasp #embroideryart #embroideryinstallation #textilart #fiberart #tufting #punchneedle #punchneedleart

A little glimpse of the Booth at @zonamaco in Mexi

A little glimpse of the Booth at @zonamaco in Mexico City a week ago 😅 took some time to find a quiet moment to do some posting 😂 Here’s from the installation 👷🛠️ to the open fair🪅 so much fun in Mexico City. Will make a post soon about all the fun outside of fair activities too- so much to see and experience in CDMX - love this place 🙌🏼🙌🏼❤️🇲🇽

#zsonamaco #ninakekman #contemporaryart #fiberart #tuftedart #yiweigallery #artincdmx #lovemexicocity

Taking a closer look at one of my big embroidered

Taking a closer look at one of my big embroidered and dyed new work, shown at @zonamaco with @yiweigallery. Thank you @yiweigallery for bringing me to the wonderful Mexico City ❤️🌵🇲🇽 had such a wonderful time with you @yiwei_art and Allegro @djangretto and the other artists 🙏

“Les Tulipes fanées ne refleurissent pas III” 2024
Double sided hanging
Embroidery, dyeing, punch needle
200 cm x 183 cm

For more info and inquiries reach out to @yiweigallery

@yiweigallery Last day at ZOONAMACO, Mexico City

@yiweigallery Last day at ZOONAMACO, Mexico City
Booth EJ01, @zonamaco

Featuring artists:
Nina K Ekman @ninakekman
Vita Kari @vitakari
Joaquín Stacey-Calle @joaquin_stacey_
Momo Wang @momowang123

@yiweigallery Yiwei Gallery is excited to present

@yiweigallery Yiwei Gallery is excited to present Nina K Ekman’s debut in Mexico City at Zona Maco next week! 🇲🇽✨

Born in 1979 in Norway, Nina K. Ekman grew up surrounded by the wild landscapes of northern Norway, shaping her deep connection to nature. But her work goes beyond personal experience—it’s an exploration of how nature and humanity interact. 🌱

🧶 Using the tufting technique, Nina transforms recycled textiles and deadstock materials into vibrant, sculptural plants. While tufting is traditionally linked to carpet weaving, for Nina, it becomes a playful yet urgent medium—bringing sustainability and circularity to the forefront of her practice.

🌴 Her magical, soft, and colorful plants explore the paradoxes of modern life, creating comforting worlds that offer both escape and reflection on the preservation of our planet.

✨ ZⓈONAMACO MÉXICO ARTE CONTEMPORÁNEO is Latin America’s leading contemporary art fair, featuring internationally renowned galleries and a diverse range of artistic expressions—from painting and sculpture to video and new media.

📍 Centro Citibanamex, Mexico City
🗓 February 5–9, 2025
⏰ Opening Hours:
🗝 VIP Preview: Wednesday, Feb 5 | 17:00 – 20:00
🎟 Public Days:
▪️ Thurs & Fri, Feb 6-7 | 13:00 – 20:00
▪️ Sat, Feb 8 | 12:00 – 20:00
▪️ Sun, Feb 9 | 11:00 – 18:00

#tufting #embroidery #punchneedleembroidery #punchneedle #dyeing #ninakekman #contemporaryart #largescaleembroidery #workinprogress #artiststudio

@yiweigallery Yiwei Gallery is excited to present

@yiweigallery Yiwei Gallery is excited to present Nina K Ekman’s debut in Mexico City at Zona Maco @zonamaco next week! 🇲🇽✨ Stay tuned!

ZⓈONAMACO MÉXICO ARTE CONTEMPORÁNEO is a dedicated space for contemporary art, featuring internationally renowned galleries.

Meanwhile, Nina’s work "COP - Conference of Plants" is was on view at Institut français du Danemark. Nearly 50 plants and trees have gathered in the Music Salon at The Thott Palais—woven into tapestries, gilded floral foliage, and musical instruments. Cacti, Strelitzia, Birch, Palm, Plane, and Joshua trees, each from distant habitats, now find themselves rooted in Kongens Nytorv. A yellow monster lurks nearby, mouth wide open—hungry? Loud? But the trees stand abundant. Are they demonstrating? Mourning? Or perhaps about to sing: Imagine all the plants… living life in peace… 🌱🎶 ✨ Part of CARTE VERTE, where 7 French and Danish artists take over the French Embassy.

📍 Institut français du Danemark
Ambassade de France
🕒11.10.2024 - 31.10.2024
Photo credit copyright Davy Denke, Rytter & Denke @rytteranddenke @itsdavydd

#NinaKEkman #COPConferenceOfPlants #InstitutFrancais #CarteVerte #SustainabilityInArt #TextileArt #ZonaMaco #YiweiGallery

@danskwiltoncarpets Art is an integral part of Dan

@danskwiltoncarpets Art is an integral part of Dansk Wilton's identity – from our design process to our surroundings. Collaborations with artists like @ninakekman fuel our creativity and innovation, helping us craft unique carpet solutions for hotels and cruise ships 🏨🛳️

We are proud this passion has led to our nomination for erhvervslivets_kulturpris (The Business Culture Award) 🏆

Learn more in our bio 🔗

#erhvervslivetskulturpris #art #hotelinteriors #cruiseshipinteriors #cruise #cruiseindustry #hospitalitydesign #woolcarpets #craftmanship #customdesigncarpets #carpetdesign #carpetmanufacturer #cruiseinteriors #cruisedesign #hotelinteriordesign

Welcome to all those I know in the San Francisco B

Welcome to all those I know in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’ll be having an intimate studio visit and a little talk in my studio Thursday the 7th of November - so write me a dm or email if you are interested in attending nina(at)ninakekman.com
More info see link in bio 🔗🔗

@institutfrancaisdk 🌵🌸 Næsten 50 planter og

@institutfrancaisdk 🌵🌸 Næsten 50 planter og træer har samlet sig i Musiksalonen, blandt gobeliner, forgyldte ornamenter og musikinstrumenter. Kaktusser, paradisblomster, palmer, birke- og Joshuatræer, som alle stammer fra en bred vifte af levesteder rundt om i verden, vokser pludselig her i det Thottske Palæ på Kongens Nytorv. Et gult monster lurer rundt med åben mund og ser grådig og brølende ud. Men alligevel vokser træerne og planterne her i overflod. Og hvad laver de egentlig? Demonstrerer de? Sørger de? Eller måske er de bare ved at synge den berømte sang: “Imagine all the plants… Living life in peace…“.

Nina K. Ekman
"COP - Conference of Plants"
Garnrester, aviser, genbrugsmetal, træ
2020-2024

© @itsdavydd - @rytteranddenke

@ninakekman l @france.danemark l @natkagutman
#CarteVerte #kunstudstilling #art #planter #tufting #franskdansk #kobenhavn

Thank you @institutfrancaisdk for the introduction

Thank you @institutfrancaisdk for the introduction 💚 (for English see comment ⬇️🌿 Carte Verte præsenterer Nina K. Ekman 🌿

🎨 Nina K. Ekman er en norsk billedkunstner, født i 1979 og bosat i København. Forbindelsen hun har til naturen er dybt forankret i de vilde landskaber i det nordlige Norge, som dannede baggrund for hendes barndom. Dette forhold til naturen går dog ud over et simpelt personligt kald; det repræsenterer en udforskning af den rolle, som naturen spiller for menneskeheden og omvendt.

🧶 Nina bruger tufting-teknikken til at skabe tekstilskulpturer. Selvom teknikken normalt forbindes med tæppevævning, bliver den for Nina en legende måde at skabe unikke værker med en distinkt karakter. Bæredygtighed og cirkularitet spiller også en central rolle i hendes produktion. Hun bruger nemlig genbrugstøj og rester fra tekstilindustrien til at skabe sine værker.

🌴 Ninas arbejde drejer sig om det presserende og det uundgåelige : det moderne livs dilemmaer og paradokser, samt bevarelsen af vores planet. Med sine magiske, bløde og farverige planter skaber kunstneren trøstende verdener, der tilbyder en flugt fra vores tids udfordringer.
📸© @itsdavydd l @rytteranddenke

@france.danemark @natkagutman #carteverte #udstilling #kunst #installationskunst #kunstudstilling #art #planter #tufting #francedanemark

Carte Verte is officially open 💚 What a fantast

Carte Verte is officially open 💚
What a fantastic week in Copenhagen- smooth installation with the amazing team @institutfrancaisdk, @france.danemark, the talented curator @natkagutman and the amazing helpers, Victor Charlotte and Charlotte @budtzbendix and off course the wonderful artists. I feel so honored to be part of this french/danish curated exhibition and to be invited to exhibit at the Thott Palace. Thank you all for coming to the opening and Kulturnatten- I was so lucky to be able to see so many of you and show you my work.
If you didn't make it and find yourself in Copenhagen before 31 st of October and want to see Carte Verte- remember you have to book your free ticket in advance. If all is booked, write me a message and we'll figure something out;-) - see link in bio to get your free ticket 💚

The exhibition is free to visit and can be entered every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16-31 of October between 3pm-7pm. The visit must be pre-booked via billetto see link in 🔗 i bio.

@france.danemark l @natkagutman l @nycarlsbergfondet l @koebenhavnskommune l @augustinusfonden
#carteverte #udstilling #kunst #installationskunst #kunstudstilling #art #arkitektur #dengrønneomstilling #genbrug #francedanemark #franskdansksamarbejde @tiphainecalmettes
@valentinehdespointes
@mariakoshenkova
@prune
@charlotte.thrane

So grateful to have been a part of this 💛 Thank

So grateful to have been a part of this 💛 Thanks to Allegro @yiweigallery and all who came and participated 🙏

@yiweigallery On September 29, YIWEI gallery invited the 2 artists in our current exhibition « Guardians of the Desert », Nina K Ekman and Catherine Ruane, to an Artists Talk on the topic: To save A Joshua Tree, Sustainable Art and Fashion. ✨

We had two guest speakers Denise Domergue and Iustin Grancea, each adding their knowledge around this topic.

We’d like to thank all the speakers and attendees.
🎙️🎙️

#sustainable #artsustainability #artiststalk #contemporaryart #abbotkinney

!! Get your free ticket - booking opens October 2n

!! Get your free ticket - booking opens October 2nd at 1200!!! See 🔗in bio. Come Meet me and COP- Conference of Plants at Kulturnatten💚💚I am so excited to be part of Carte Verte - a French/Danish exhibition at the Thott Palace, French Embassy in Copenhagen - opening for the public at Kulturnatten. I would love to show you around in the “forest” of plants taking over the Salon de Musique. Read more about the exhibition below and in 🔗 in bio.

@institutfrancaisdk 🌿 CARTE VERTE 🌿

🇫🇷 Institut français and the French Embassy invite you to a contemporary art exhibition in the beautiful Thott Palace, a 17th century architectural jewel that is currently home to the Embassy.

🎨 7 French and Danish contemporary artists have been invited to exhibit in the ancient reception rooms of the palace that from 11-31 of October will be completely transformed by a series of eye-catching and site-specific installations.

👩‍🎨 The represented artists are Tiphaine Calmettes, Valentine Huyghues-Despointes, Nina K Ekman, Maria Koshenkova, Edith Meusnier, Prune Nourry and Charlotte Thrane. The exhibition has been curated by Natalia Gutman.

🌍 ‘Carte Verte’ addresses one of the biggest challenges of our time, the green transition. The artists explore themes such as overconsumption, global warming and ocean pollution with works that are both utopian and dystopian. Several of the artists have worked with recycled materials such as old mattresses, yarn scraps and glass bottles.

The exhibition is free to visit and can be entered every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16-31 of October between 3pm-7pm. The visit must be pre-booked via billetto see link in 🔗 i bio.

@france.danemark l @natkagutman l @nycarlsbergfondet l @koebenhavnskommune l @augustinusfonden
#carteverte #udstilling #kunst #installationskunst #kunstudstilling #art #arkitektur #dengrønneomstilling #genbrug #francedanemark #franskdansksamarbejde @tiphainecalmettes
@valentinehdespointes
@mariakoshenkova
@prune
@charlotte.thrane

Conference of Plants moving in at the Thott Palais

Conference of Plants moving in at the Thott Palais in the group exhibition Carte Verte. Read more about this and other show, talks and openings in Denmark and California in the latest newsletter

Thrilled to be part of the exhibition Carte Verte-

Thrilled to be part of the exhibition Carte Verte- Hope to see you at the public opening the 11th of October at Kulturnatten- see link in bio to get your free ticket 💚

@institutfrancaisdk 🌿 CARTE VERTE 🌿

🇫🇷 Institut français and the French Embassy invite you to a contemporary art exhibition in the beautiful Thott Palace, a 17th century architectural jewel that is currently home to the Embassy.

🎨 7 French and Danish contemporary artists have been invited to exhibit in the ancient reception rooms of the palace that from 11-31 of October will be completely transformed by a series of eye-catching and site-specific installations.

👩‍🎨 The represented artists are Tiphaine Calmettes, Valentine Huyghues-Despointes, Nina K Ekman, Maria Koshenkova, Edith Meusnier, Prune Nourry and Charlotte Thrane. The exhibition has been curated by Natalia Gutman.

🌍 ‘Carte Verte’ addresses one of the biggest challenges of our time, the green transition. The artists explore themes such as overconsumption, global warming and ocean pollution with works that are both utopian and dystopian. Several of the artists have worked with recycled materials such as old mattresses, yarn scraps and glass bottles.

The exhibition is free to visit and can be entered every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 16-31 of October between 3pm-7pm. The visit must be pre-booked via billetto see link in 🔗 i bio.

Vi glæder os meget og håber, at I har lyst til at kigge forbi!

@france.danemark l @natkagutman l @nycarlsbergfondet l @koebenhavnskommune l @augustinusfonden
#carteverte #udstilling #kunst #installationskunst #kunstudstilling #art #arkitektur #dengrønneomstilling #genbrug #francedanemark #franskdansksamarbejde @tiphainecalmettes
@valentinehdespointes
@mariakoshenkova
@prune
@charlotte.thrane

@yiweigallery 𝒩𝒾𝓃𝒶 𝒦 ℰ𝓀𝓂𝒶𝓃 𝒳 𝒞𝒶𝓉𝒽ℯ𝓇𝒾𝓃ℯ ℛ𝓊𝒶𝓃ℯ : 𝒢𝓊𝒶𝓇𝒹𝒾𝒶𝓃𝓈 ℴ𝒻 𝓉𝒽ℯ 𝒹ℯ𝓈ℯ𝓇𝓉 is currently on view at Yiwei Gallery through Sep 29.

Let yourself be surprised by Nina’s unique creations ✨

Nina K Ekman
DROUGHT # 6, 2023
Tufted Wall Sculpture
48” x 22.8” x 5”

#sculpture #art #losangeles #desert #contemporaryart

Here’s a little video from the ongoing exhibitio

Here’s a little video from the ongoing exhibition I am in, in Los Angeles at @yiweigallery. Thanks to all of you who came to the opening- such a wonderful whirlwind of people❤️ and to all who’ve been visiting the show🙏 or followed online. If in LA you can see the show until the 29th of September. For those of you in Europe - I hope I’ll see you at my upcoming show in Copenhagen in October ( more information will soon come ;-) …)

Thanks to @yiweigallery for the video of the duo exhibition “ Guardians of the Desert” with Catherine Ruane @catherineruaneart and myself

#yiweigallery #ninakekman #artinla #guardiensofthedesert
#contemporaryart, #textileart #contemporaryart #artLA #fibreart #tufting #installation #sculpture #sustainableart #contemporaryartists #recycledart #upcycled #bayareaartists

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