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Lights On

Norwegian Contemporary Art
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Lights On presents the first definitive survey of contemporary works by Norway's younger generation of artists. It explores how these artists have increasingly become visible participants in the global contemporary art scene, highlighting a wide array of creative talents and their contributions over the past decade.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book is ideal for readers interested in contemporary art, particularly those wanting to explore emerging Norwegian artists and the evolving global art milieu.

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Norwegian artists are acknowledged as being part of a larger artistic milieu a milieu in which they have become more visible and active participants. This book features a survey of works by the younger generation of Norwegian artists.

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The first definitive survey of works by the younger generation of Norwegian artists. Through the last decade, we have witnessed a steadily increasing globalisation of contemporary art. Norwegian artists are acknowledged as being part of a larger artistic milieu—a milieu in which they have become more visible and active participants.

Among the artists: Jesper Alvær/Isabela Grosseová, Thora Dolven Balke, Siri Berqvam, Kyrre Bjørkås/Rune Andreassen, Ole Martin Lund Bø, Bjørn Båsen, Jan Christensen, Gardar Eide Einarsson, Ida Ekblad, Jan Hakon Erichsen, Matias Faldbakken, Jan Freuchen, Ivan Galuzin, Hjørdis Kurås, Ingvild Langgård, Jørgen Craig Lello/Tobias Arnell, Trine Lise Nedreaas, Martin Skauen, Eirin Støen, Stian Ådlandsvik, and Øystein Aasan.

This collection is detailed in Lights On by Hanne Beate Ueland and Grete Arbu, showcasing the rich diversity and innovative approaches of Norway's contemporary art scene.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9788861307926

Publisher: Skira

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2009

Country: Italy

Imprint: Skira

Illustration: Illustrated in colour throughout

Contributors:

  • Edited by Gunner B. Kvaran

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 240.0mm

Weight: 620g

Pages: 192

About the Author

Born in Reykjavik, Iceland in 1955, Gunnar B. Kvaran has a PhD in Art History from l´Université de Provence, Aix-en-Provence, France, and is an author and a curator. Hanne Beate Ueland is curator at the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art. Grete Arbu is head of collections at the museum.

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