Arnhild Helene Hegge (born 1991)

Translator's Note: This is a machine-assisted translation completed on May 23, 2025. While care has been taken to maintain accuracy, this translation has not yet undergone human review or validation.

Hegge was born and raised in Vadsø. She is educated and works as an artist in her hometown, and also teaches visual arts at the local culture school.

In the interview, Hegge talks about growing up, living, and staying in Vadsø as a very visibly queer person. She received significant attention a few years ago when she painted her house in rainbow colors to mark the first Vadsø Pride in 2022. The reactions were swift—both positive and negative. People have left everything from a six-pack of beer to a pair of antlers on her doorstep. Her house has also become a gathering place for queer people in the town—a space for celebration, but also for artistic expression.

In an excerpt from the interview, Hegge shares her vision for the future of her hometown—as a place where everyone can feel free to be who they are.

The full interview is available in our reading room. Skeivt Arkiv interviewed Arnhild Helene Hegge in Vadsø, February 2024.