A new exhibition SPACE for contemporary art
GalleryLab is a new exhibition space for contemporary art, in collaboration with established art institutions on Oslo’s art scene. GalleryLab aims to encourage broader participation in the artistic conversation, inviting more parts of Oslo to share their perspectives in order to create diversity and enrich viewpoints. Each time a new work is shown and a new voice is heard, the city’s artistic self-understanding and the pulse of the present are strengthened.
The first collaboration is with the long-established Kunstnerforbundet, where the focus is on artists from Groruddalen. Other collaborations may emphasize bringing art shown in the city center out to Romsås. As the name suggests, the exhibition space is a combination of gallery and laboratory, with the ambition of presenting art that embraces the familiar, the experimental, and the unexpected. GalleryLab is led by the Ferd Art Programme and originates from Ferd’s Oslo Initiative, established in 2022.
About Kunstnerforbundet
Kunstnerforbundet is an artist-run, non-commercial exhibition and mediation institution with a focus on rotating exhibitions of contemporary art and craft from Norway and Sápmi. Founded in 1910 by prominent young artists, it is one of Scandinavia’s oldest artist-run galleries. Anyone may apply for an exhibition, and in recent years Kunstnerforbundet has received more than 800 applications annually. Over 30,000 visitors participate each year in Kunstnerforbundet’s educational and public programs.
About Atelier Kunstnerforbundet
Atelier Kunstnerforbundet is a collective studio program that promotes artistic and cultural production by offering artists free studio spaces. The program supports the development of artistic practices through guidance, production support, and collaborations with cultural actors from Norway, Sápmi, and internationally. With Atelier Kunstnerforbundet, the institution aims to foster an art field that is more inclusive, attentive, and closely engaged with both audiences and partners.
We thank our partners
Wist Mikaelsen & Gifstad AS
