The polar bear, an emblematic subject of culture
Mirjana Binggeli
Almost a fetish animal for scientists, a star attraction on Arctic cruises and a global climate icon, the polar bear goes far beyond its role as a symbolic species. From Inuit mythology to tales of exploration, from traditional sculpture to contemporary advertising, the polar bear has never ceased to change its face. Whether a monster, a spirit, an endearing companion or an ecological symbol, Nanooq tells as much about the history of the Arctic as it does about our imagination.
