The world’s most foremost photography museum is opening in the Norwegian capital. Fotografiska has become a global focal point for photography in Stockholm, New York, Berlin, Shanghai and Tallinn. Fotografiska to open in Oslo in 2027, as a part of Deich, House of Photography.
Fotografiska celebrates the art form of photo and photography as a contribution to new perspectives in the public debate. The museums are vibrant cultural houses with a unique universe of inspiration, interactivity, and colorful surprises.
“We want to create a special moment for each of our guests. We view them not as visitors but rather as guests. You should have a fun, joyful, inspiring, and thought-provoking time with us, and each visit should offer a range of experiences,” says Yoram Roth, Fotografiska’s Executive Chairman.
Fotografiska does not have its own collection, but develops rotating exhibitions in close collaboration with everyone, from international star photographers to local stars. Together with the artists, they have challenged established genres and the very museum format itself. With long opening hours and a rich program of lectures, conversations, and social gatherings, Fotografiska has welcomed millions of guests since the opening in 2010.
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Fotografiska Oslo will be a part of Deich House of Photography, in the former main public library building, Deichman. The museum will feature its own shop, bar and conservatory, becoming a key part of the house’s extensive array of restaurants, bars and meeting venues, all framed by the theme of photography.
Fotografiska is the contemporary museum of photography, art and culture and one of the world’s leading museums dedicated to photographic art. Established in Stockholm in 2010 with the mission to inspire a more conscious world, Fotografiska has become a museum for inspiration, inclusion and creativity. Fotografiska is currently located in Stockholm, Berlin, Tallinn and Shanghai.
“Fotografiska will become part of the Deich photo house, in the historic library building at Hammersborg. The museum will have its own museum shop, bar and conservatory and will be a central part of the house’s broad offer. It will be a central part of the innovation of the 12,000 square meter building,” writes Møller Eiendom in a press release.
Fotografiska to Open in Oslo, a press release from Oslo Business Region