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viking.com | 21 W I N T E R I S S U E 3 0 estate in the United Kingdom and Denmark's Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (where Eliasson's iconic Riverbed 2014, in the QAGOMA Collection and included in 'Presence', was first exhibited). Other US offerings explore the Mississippi River and B.B. King Museum with singer-songwriter Steve Azar. These excursions cater to a wide range of specialist interests. Nature lovers can journey to the Antarctic with expert expedition scientists, or discover Iceland's ancient volcanic archipelago, retracing the journeys of Norse explorer Leif Erikson— always alongside intimate experiences with art, architecture and spectacular landscapes, wildlife and the fjords. 'Partnering with QAGOMA for this powerful exhibition feels like a natural extension of what we stand for at Viking,' said Michelle Black, Viking's Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand. 'Eliasson's work invites us to look differently at the world— and that sense of curiosity and discovery mirrors the journeys we curate for our guests. We are proud to support an exhibition that encourages people to reflect and experience art in ways that resonate long after they leave the Gallery.' Travel, for me too, is often not only driven by experiences of art or nature, but also by the potential for transformation—of ideas and methodology. In this light, the Viking offerings feel compelling. Leaving the 'Presence' exhibition behind, I consider the opportunity provided to win an eight-day Viking voyage through Iceland. Seen through Eliasson's perspective, I am convinced that this experience could change my life. Fingers crossed. Dr Louise Martin-Chew is an arts and culture writer, and an Honourary Fellow of the School of Communication and Arts at the University of Queensland. Viking is proud to partner with Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA) for the highly anticipated exhibition, Olafur Eliasson: Presence —a major presentation from a world-renowned artist whose works explore perception, nature and our shared human experience. Eliasson's practice has long been inspired by the natural environments of Iceland and Northern Europe—regions that Viking's ocean and expedition voyages visit and offer in depth exploration. From the glacial landscapes of Greenland and Iceland to the light-filled waterways of Scandinavia, Viking guests can experience many of the environments that shape the artist's work. Exclusive to Brisbane, Olafur Eliasson: Presence encompasses three decades of the artist's work as it invites visitors to explore light, land and life and to reflect on how we connect with one another and the world around us. The exhibition is now open and runs until 12 July 2026. Tickets are on sale now via QAGOMA. VIKING & QAGOMA PARTNERSHIP Reykjavík, Iceland Icelandic horses

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