"A Melancholia" by Jan Christensen
Rom for kunst presents a work in three parts by Jan Christensen. The artwork is entitled «A Melancholia» and the installations are personal artistic interpretations of a collective feeling; meaninglessness and despair in the face of violence and destruction.
"Ventetid"
Rom for kunst has presented contemporary art projects at Oslo Central Station since 2001. To celebrate 10 years in large format, we conduct a summer retrospective where chosen works from the collection are presented again. «Ventetid» curated by Katinka Maraz was presented for the first time in 2006 and can be seen again this summer.
10 years with Rom for kunst
Rom for kunst has presented contemporary art projects on the facade of Oslo Central Station since 2001. To celebrate 10 years in large format, we conduct a summer retrospective on the facade of Oslo Central Station where chosen works from the collection are presented again.
"Aftermath"
Rom for kunst has presented contemporary art projects at Oslo Central Station since 2001. To celebrate 10 years in large format, we conduct a summer retrospective where chosen works from the collection are presented again. «Aftermath» curated by Katinka Maraz was presented for the first time in 2007 and can be seen again this summer.
Furuhelvetica/Flukt bridging Oslo S
On the occasion of the opening of the new bridge between Grønland and Bjørvika, we present Furudyret by Furuhælvetica, previously shown at DogA and VN&A, staged by dance-theatre company Flukt.Oslo Sentralstasjon, the departure hall, saturday 9. april 2011. 13.00 – 15.00Performance by FLUKT: 13.00
BULL.MILETIC
Heaven Can Wait is an on-going project exploring the idea of panoramic spectatorship through the phenomenon of revolving restaurants.
Tom Sandberg
“No title”, 2004 – 2010Tom Sandberg is one of Norway’s leading artists. His work is internationally renowned and he has exhibited in Europe and the United States. His first museum exhibition, at the Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter in 1977, has had a great influence on the development of artistic photography in Norway. He was awarded the Anders Jahres prize for culture last year; the most significant prize for Norwegian artists, and currently has an exhibition at Lillehammer Kunstmuseum. Art historian Torunn Liven has written the following about the exhibition at Oslo Central Station:
Finnish video art
With the portrait as the theme, Rom for kunst presents a retrospective of three acclaimed Finnish video artists: Santeri Tuori, Pasi Autio and Hannu Karjalaine.
Elve/benk
The landscape furniture piece Elve/benk has been transported from Trondheim to be exhibited at Oslo Central Station. The item is in the form of a landmark in Trondheim, the river Nidelven, and is made of oak from the construction of the interior of the Opera in Oslo.Elve/benk will be exhibited in Oslo until May 2011.
TID - Om hundre år er allting glemt
Christine Istad has created a new video work for Oslo Central Station: “TID – om hundre år er allting glemt” (“TIME – all is forgotten in a hundred years”). The work is presented on two screens in the departure hall and depicts words and sayings from everyday conversations about TIME.
Behind the façade
The lighting installation “Behind the façade” can be seen at Oslo Central Station again this winter. The installation has been created by lighting designer Kurt Hermansen, and was commissioned by NSB and ROM Eiendom to enhance the main façade of Oslo Central Station during the darkest months of the year.
The Christmas Party
Rom for kunst offers Christmas spirit with the work “The Christmas Party” by Natasja Askelund at Oslo Central Station. The work is comprised of a picture illuminated by 500 meters of light-emitting thread. Writer Bjørn Arild Ersland has composed texts about the artwork that can be read on screens inside the station and on the Internet. On www.julefesten.no you can draw your own version of the artwork and have your drawing displayed on screens at the station.
«I Shall Not Name You» by Ole Martin Lund Bø
Ole Martin Lund Bø has created a work of art at the Central Station in Oslo. The work “I Shall Not Name You” consists of three parts.
Favourite quotes at Oslo Central Station
From the 30th September the public is invited to upload their favorite quotes on the website favorittsitat.no. The quote will be displayed on a six meter long video screen at Oslo Central station.
www.artasart.org
www.artasart.org is a dynamic and interactive website where the user can influence the websites form and content, using internet or sms to 2012.
Dolk and Pøbel
Rom for Kunst presents two of Norway’s leading street artists: Dolk and Pøbel“Rom Eiendom AS is pleased to present new and older works by Dolk and Pøbel in Oslo and Trondheim in the period May to September 2010. The work represents the highlights of both artists’ production, and also several works specially created for this exhibition.” Signe Horn, Director of Public Relations and Communication in Rome Eiendom AS.
Eye to eye by Bryant Austin
Eye to eye with the world’s largest animal: See the world’s largest whale picture at Oslo S! Bryant Austin is the only photographer in the world who has taken on the challenge of showing the largest animal on the planet, the whale, in life size photographs. His most recent work was photographing a whole adult minke whale. This picture will now adorn the front facade of Oslo’s central station, Oslo S, for a month. Presenting the exhibition in Norway are: Dyrebeskyttelsen Norge, NOAH-for dyrs rettigheter and World Society for the Protection of Animals (WSPA) – in collaboration with Rom for Kunst.
Behind the façade
The light installation ”Behind the façade” can be seen on the façade of Oslo Central Station from the 8. January 2009.
Constellar Cities by Yana Kehrlein
The art of engineering is the focus point for Rom for Kunst in 2009. This year’s fall project features, for the first time in Norway, the French artist Yana Kehrlein. With his series Constellar Cities, Kehrlein approaches the theme with a grand challenge of the perspective.
Colosseum in Stavanger
The exhibition ”Colosseum in Stavanger” by Geir Egil Bergjord opened at Stavanger train station Thursday 11. December. This is the second Rom for kunst (Room for Art) exhibition at Stavanger train station.
Advent Calendar 2008: ”Zofies verden” recycled
This years Advent Calendar is made by the creators of comic series ”Zofies verden” (Zofies World). From the 1. to the 24. December, a new comic strip will be presented in large scale format at Oslo Central Station and at Trondheim Train Station.
Homey Trondheim
The exhibition ”Homey Trondheim” consists of six video works by young artists connected to the region, and of the photo series ”Domestic landsacapes” by Una Line Ree Hunderi.
Private Life
“Private Life” (Privatlivets fred) is an art project concerning private integrity and freedom. The exhibition is produced in collaboration with Datatilsynet (The Data Inspectorate), Kunst i offentlige rom Public Art Norway (KORO) and Rom for kunst, and presents four artworks with privacy as a theme. The presented works have been chosen after a competition for artists held during the spring of 2008.
PLAY I and PLAY II
The exhibition PLAY I and PLAY II by Natasja Askelund opened at Stavanger train station Friday 20. June at 14.00.This is the first Rom for kunst (Room for art) exhibition at Stavanger train station. Rom for kunst was established in Oslo in 2001 and was extended to Trondheim train station in 2007.
Take a deep breath
The exhibition ”Take a deep breath” by Torunn Skjelland opened on the 19. June at Oslo Central Station.Torunn Skjelland was invited by Rom for kunst to create an exhibition on the themes climate, responsibility and awareness during three summer months at Oslo Central Station.
Pilgrim
The artist Thomas Håkki Eriksson has been on a pilgrimage from Sundsvall, Sweden to Trondheim, Norway. The art project ”Pilgrim” conserns themes as travelleing and meetings with the unknown.
The Opera
Artist Katja Høst har created a sculptural installation with photos from the old Opera-building in Oslo. for The exhibition is presented at Christian Frederiks plass on the south side of Oslo Central Station.
Arctic technology
Rom for kunst presents Arctic Technology, a series of photographs by Christian Houge. Different images will be exhibited concurrently at Oslo Central Station and Trondheim Central Station.
Behind the façade
The light installation ”Behind the façade” can be seen again on the façade of Oslo Central Station from the 11. January 2008.
Future Oslo Advent Calendar
This years Advent Calendar at Oslo Central Station is the image “Future Oslo” created by the German artist group eBoy. The image, which portrays a vision of Oslo 10 years from now, is exhibited on the stations west façade. Everyday between the 1st and 24th December a new element is added either on the façade or in the station area. Added elements are “people” from the eBoy-universe, designed in their characteristic pixel style with a sense of fun.
Fußball : Football by Harun Farocki
The exhibition Fussball:Football by Harun Farocki opens on 13th of October, at Oslo S 13.00 and at the Museum of Contemporary Art at 15.00. The exhibition is produced in collaboration with the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.
Snakk med meg
Jason Havneraas lives and works in Trondheim but does not speak Norwegian. With the help of teacher Siri Gjære the artist intends to learn the language during a four week period. Lessons take place in the public area of Trondheim railway station (10.09.- 05.10.2007, Mon-Fri 11.00-14.00). We urge the public of Trondheim to participate in this event by stopping by and talking to the artist.
Stories about the City - at Oslo S
Rom for Kunst in collaboration with Norsk Forfattersentrum proudly presents the exhibition Stories about the City – a literary project for the city, the station and the journey.
Stories about the City - at Trondheim S
Rom for Kunst in collaboration with Norsk Forfattersentrum proudly presents the exhibition Stories about the City – a literary project for the city, the station and the journey.
eBoy pixels Oslo
The commissioned work “Future Oslo” by the German group of artists eBoy presents a futuristic vision of Oslo 10 years from now. Opening, March 29th at 2 p.m. at Oslo S.
Mind, Space and Time
As a universal phenomenon we experience strange encounters or incidents that can seem a bit bizarre. And many ask them self if there is a greater meaning behind, or if it is all a series of coincidences?
Finish video art at Oslo S
Santeri Tuori – Karlotta, 2003 og Wilma, 2006Pasi Autio – Kyllä hmm ei hmm (Yes hmm no hmm), 2004-2006Hannu Karjalainen – Man In A Blue Shirt, 2006
AFTERMATH at Oslo S
aftermath 1. The consequences or aftereffects of an event, esp. when unpleasant 2. New grass growing after mowing or harvestRom for kunst is pleased to be able to extend an invitation to the opening of the art exhibition: AFTERMATHFriday, January 12th at 6 pmPlace: Oslo S, close by the taxi stand – Entrance North
Waiting time by Katinka Maraz
Room for Art at Oslo S has the pleasure of inviting you to the opening of the Advent Calendar 2006 which has been created by Katinka Maraz. Friday December 1st at 6 p.m. / Live performance by S.M.Mongstad. Venue: Oslo S, the Northern entrance, by the taxi stand towards the Underground in the direction of Oslo City.This year, the Advent Calendar at Oslo Sentralstasjon has been created by the artist Katinka Maraz. The work has been titled: Waiting time
RØDE SAUER (The Influence of Us)
In this project, Marte Aas seeks to problematize representation critical and sex political issues on the basis of a desire to write girls into history and thus create a separate historical identity. The exhibition opens October 12th with a concert by Røde sauer (Red sheep).
The Autumn Exhibition at Oslo S 2006
For the fourth consecutive year, the Høstutstillingen (The Autumn Exhibition) is given the opportunity to use the façade of the Oslo S.
Hadley 1753 makeover at Oslo S
The wind tunnel Hadley 1753 opened for the first time in 2004. The artist Stefan Christiansen has developed en new version of Hadley 1753 which we open on May 24.
The People’s Heroes at Oslo S
The G.U.N. Ladies present Folkets Helter at Oslo S. June 15th, the project Folkets Helter will be opened on the façade of Oslo S. The project will be on exhibition until the middle of August.
Ibsen in ample skirt at Oslo S
On the façade of Olso S, Steffen Kverneland’s caricatures of Henrik Ibsen will be presented in giant format. This will probably be the most informal Ibsen exhibition during the Ibsen Celebration 2006.
The Advent Calendar 2005
In 2005, The Advent Calendar at Oslo S appeared in a totally new form and therefore changed its name to Julekalenderen på Oslo S. The artist Ingrid Toogood Hovland was given the assignment of designing this year’s calendar.
Compliments from RINGNES, Skotbu (2001-2005); -it’s been a nice summer! (2005)
Compliments from RINGNES, Skotbu is a photographic project that was carried out on the property Ringnes in the end of a cul-de-sac at Skotbu.
The Autumn Exhibition 2005
For the third consecutive year, The Autumn Exhibition (Høstutstillingen) was given the opportunity to use the façade of Oslo S.
Sløyfelabben at Oslo S 2006
The performance artist Martin Slaatto explored and challenged our conceptions of what the public room really is.
Behind the façade
By using 180 lights, light designer Kurt Hermansen has created a renewed façade on Oslo S. The installation creates colour changes on the façade that vary through the day.
The Christmas Tree Calendar 2004
Six artists were commissioned to create a new façade of Oslo S consisting of 24 Christmas trees. The artists decorated the spruces and a new tree was mounted on the façade every day from the 1st to the 24th of December.
LikUlik
A photo exhibition by the British photographer Peter Sanders with portraits that reflect people’s everyday lives in the Islamic world.
The Autumn Exhibition at Oslo S
For the second consecutive year, The Autumn Exhibition was given the opportunity to use the façade of the Oslo S.
Hadley 1753
Hadley 1753 is an installation by Stefan Christiansen at Ballustraden in the distribution hall at Oslo S.
Literary messages 2004
Litterære meldinger (Literary messages) is a project with a goal of presenting fictional commissioned works at Oslo S, as well as focusing on the written word as a form of communication.
The Christmas Tree Calendar 2003
Six artists were commissioned to create a new façade of Oslo S consisting of 24 Christmas trees. The artists decorated the spruces and a new tree was mounted on the façade every day from the 1st to the 24th of December.
Bergen - Oslo
A group of young artists from the Western parts of Norway were invited to participate in an exhibition at Olso S. The theme for the works was place and identity.
British video art at Oslo S
In collaboration with British Council, Rom for kunst presents “Once Seen”, a selection of topical works from well known British video artists.
The Autumn Exhibition at Oslo S 2003
In 2003, the collaboration between The Autumn Exhibition and Rom for kunst at Oslo S was established. The Autumn Exhibition wanted to extend its venue for exhibition and establish a satellite in Norway’s best visited building, Oslo S.
Marius Mørch in Videogalleriet
The video work “Way out West” by Marius Mørch was presented in the Videogalleriet.
Comic strips at Oslo S
Tegneserier på Oslo S was a continuation of the project Litterære meldinger in 2002. The project’s objective was to communicate and present the quality and the diversity in Norwegian comic strip production.
HC Gilje in Videogalleriet
Two video works by HC Gilje were presented in the Videogalleriet at Oslo S.
Museet for Samtidskunst in Videogalleriet
In collaboration with Museet for Samtidskunst, the programme “Utvalg fra Samlingen” (Selection from the Collection) was presented in the Videogalleriet at Oslo S.
Sven Påhlsson in Videogalleriet
Two video works by Sven Påhlsson were presented in the Videogalleriet at Oslo S.
The Christmas Tree Calendar 2002
Nine artists were commissioned to create a new façade of Oslo S consisting of 24 Christmas trees. The artists decorated the spruces and a new tree was mounted on the façade every day from the 1st to the 24th of December.
Outdoor cinema
This November night, Rom for kunst invited to a free outdoor cinema at Øvre Jernbanetorg at Oslo S.
Norway – a realm of sound
Norway – a realm of sound was a sound composition and an interactive sound installation that was placed at the entrance of Oslo S.
Literary messages 2002
Literary messages is a project with a goal of presenting fictional commissioned works at Oslo S, and focus on the written word as a form of communication.
Nina Rønne in the Videogalleriet at Oslo S
As a part of the project Litterære meldinger på Oslo S in 2002, the animation Animerte meldinger (Animated Messages) was presented in the Videogalleriet.
AGORA – Randbetingelser (AGORA – Boundary Conditions)
An installation about the relationship between sound and architecture.
Anne Kathrine Dolven in the Videogalleriet
In connection with the exhibition ”headlights” at Henie Onstad Kunstsenter in 2002, Anne Katrine Dolven presented the work: from his last winter, in the Videogalleriet at Oslo S
Culinary artistry on the platform
The Norwegian National Cook Team stopped at the Flytog terminal at Oslo S before they went to Singapore to compete in the Singapore Culinary Challenge.
In time
Marianne Heske’s installation In Time addressed the audience directly at Oslo S, and their relationship to the concept of time.
The Christmas Tree Calendar 2001
Six artists were commissioned to create a new façade of Oslo S consisting of 24 Christmas trees. The artists decorated the spruces and a new tree was mounted on the façade every day from the 1st to the 24th of December.