Electronic duo Bicep has unveiled ‘Takkuuk’, a groundbreaking audio-visual installation that amplifies the voices of Indigenous Arctic musicians from Greenland, Canada, Sweden and beyond.
Premiered in London, Takkuuk (Inuktitut for “look”) is a 50-minute immersive experience combining raw, atmospheric music and striking visuals filmed in Arctic landscapes using infrared cameras.
The project was inspired by Andy Ferguson’s, half of Bicep, 2023 trip to Greenland with environmental charity In Place of War, where he encountered the powerful energy of Arctic Sounds, a local music festival.
Deeply moved by artists like Greenlandic rapper Tarrak and metalcore band Sound of the Damned, Bicep partnered with visual artist Zak Norman and filmmaker Charlie Miller to develop Takkuuk.
More than a cultural showcase, Takkuuk highlights the erosion of Indigenous languages and traditions due to colonization, climate change and political neglect.
Sámi artist Nillas admitted initial skepticism but praised the project’s respectful approach. Bicep made sure to center the artists, forgoing royalties and sharing all proceeds with collaborators and the charity.
Takkuuk will tour global venues and festivals, with a special Arctic screening in 2026 potentially projected onto an iceberg. It’s not just an art piece — it’s a call to truly see and listen to voices too often pushed to the margins.
