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Stage 3 \/\/ Puente la Reina – Estella [21,6]<\/h2>
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Third day, and we have over 21 kilometers ahead of us. Our boots start to fit better already, but it is still better not to think about the way to go. Let’s enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We cross the bridge (puente) of the queen (reina) and take the trail. Looks like we are surrounded by vineyards, but the best is still to come in a couple of days. We cannot really divert a lot from the route, but to the South we leave some contemporary archaeology from the Carlist wars. When we reach Estella (Holy Sepulchre church in the image<\/a>), people tells us to go to a rather spooky park (Parque de los Desvelados). Maybe we could rest a bit and enjoy the town. It is beautiful and full of history. Maybe we should get a local guide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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18:00 GMT \/\/ An archive of suburban Minnesota pilgrimage<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sophie Durbin<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Abstract<\/h2>
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Pilgrims of the early medieval world traveling to the Holy Land transformed sacred topography into collectible artifacts by archiving soil, rocks, and pieces of relics into portable reliquary boxes (see: examples from the Sancta Sanctorum treasure in the Vatican). The boxes allowed travellers to access their devotional experiences by interacting with these blessed materials after their journeys ended. Drawing upon perceptions of place in medieval pilgrimage as well as modern artistic attempts to re-conceptualize place, this digital exhibition transforms materials of the suburban Minnesota landscape into contemporary relics through a trio of artist-made reliquary boxes.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Artwork Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Title: IKEA Pilgrimage<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Statement: With close to 1 billion annual visits worldwide, IKEA stores facilitate modern-day pilgrimages, preaching the doctrine of creating \u201ca better everyday life for the many people\u201d. This reliquary box pays homage to artifacts collected by religious pilgrims in the medieval era via 12 found objects gathered at the suburban Bloomington (MN) IKEA. The box\u2019s contents investigate various themes, including capitalism, sustainability, interior vs. exterior topography, affordability, and worship, while raising questions about contemporary delineations between material and spiritual pilgrimages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Artist: Tricky Position<\/strong> is a creative collaboration between Naomi E. Crocker and Michael Legan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Naomi E. Crocker <\/strong>is a Minneapolis-based artist, whose work explores the boundaries between seemingly-disparate disciplines. She is drawn to acts of facilitation, but also utilizes performance, sculpture, sound, installation, and text-based practices. Naomi\u2019s projects often consider humanity’s relationship with language (oral, written & gestural) and she is frequently inspired by linguistic histories, processes, and structures. Naomi holds a B.A. in Linguistics, an M.A. in Second Languages & Cultures Education, and works as both an independent researcher and administrator primarily within museums and cultural organizations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Michael Legan<\/strong> is a sound artist based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michael\u2019s work has been featured at the Cleveland International Film Festival, Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Film Festival, PBS, Guthrie Theater, Interact Center for the Visual and Performing Arts, and the screening room of the New York Public Library\u2019s Performing Arts Branch. His sound installations have been exhibited at the Walker Art Center\u2019s summer series of Sensory Friendly Sundays, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, Glass House, and at the Material Art Fair in Mexico City, Mexico. Michael holds a BA in Global Studies from the University of Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n