Viktor Pedersen is showcasing a new film production in the Cabinet, as well as a series of sculptures in the Window Room. The film Navlebeskue (Navel-gazing) is a speculative exploration of how the body exists both as a haunted place and as haunting its surroun­dings. Pedersen draws from the often nega­tively charged term ‘navel-gazing’, which origi­nates from a meditation technique.

This technique involves gazing into ones own navel to contemplate humanity’s place in the cosmos, potentially giving a glimpse into the divine infinity. A seemingly closed gesture can thus be broadening: In his work, Pedersen reflects on the idea that the self and the body are not one closed unit with total agency, but extends far beyond itself, encompassing others. This might include the lives, environ­ments, and experiences of our ancestors haun­ting the body and contribute to shaping our present lives.