Back in 2000, 275 artists opened the doors to their studios for the first Oslo Open. The aim was to showcase art outside the traditional venues – and the rest is history. Experience the Oslo Open ’25 Artists’ Anniversary Party.
On 26-27 April, Oslo Open is celebrating 25 years of open studios with an award ceremony, art and music! Oslo Open’s board will announce this year’s honorary award recipient. The award is given annually to someone who has made an exceptional contribution to improving artists’ working conditions.
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Expect an experience for all the senses: music from RnB artist Natnael, recently nominated for a Spellemann music award; an installation by artist Robel Temesgen; and an edible sculpture by artist Javon Bennett – everyone will get a taste. The program is curated by Nesteren Hasani and organized in collaboration with ØST KUNST.
When you go into a studio, you get a rare insight into the process and work that goes into a finished artwork. The program ØST KUNST and Nesteren Hasani have curated for this year’s opening party also explores the artistic process – in the form of experiments in art, dance, and music. The performers move across genres and expressions. By building bridges between different expressions, the organizers also want to create bridges between different parts of Oslo.
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Visitors will be guided through the program for the evening by host Felipe “Fela” Orellana, will also experience an improvised piece by the dance collective B16 and music by Mariama Ndure.
The exhibition Free Education for All: It is Time is open until 22:00. Use the chance to see the graduation show from the master students at the Academy of Fine Art (KHiO).
Oslo Open ’25 is celebrating that the studios once again are open on the weekend 27 and 28 April from 12–17. Welcome to the party!
Oslo Open ’25 Artists’ Anniversary Party, based on announcements from Oslo Open.
All images © Oslo Open
Feature image (on top): Fredrik Floen explaining his art. Photo: Jan Khür, Abrakadabra Studio.