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Scan Magazine | Special Theme | Art in Norway
Contemporary Art Exhibitions in Central Norway LevArt, founded in 2005, is a non-profit operation organising and promoting contemporary art projects. In addition they offer artists and curators a space for exploring ideas and conducting artistic and curatorial research. Based in Levanger in the county of Nord-Trøndelag in the centre of Norway, its classic wooden houses are beautifully situated next to the Trondheimsfjord and a 45-minute car or train journey from Trondheim’s international airport. By Stian Sangvig | Photos: LevArt
Projects include workshops, exhibitions, seminars and new art projects in public, private or semi-private spaces. LevArt’s main project room and exhibition spaces are located in the recently renovated former school in the 18th century wooden house Middelskolebygget (Middle School Building) in the town centre. “Over the years LevArt has progressed into an internationally-oriented agency owned by the municipality and run as an independent operation,” explains project leader and curator Anne-Gro Erikstad. The next couple of years will be busy for the agency. “Together with RAM Gallery in Oslo, LevArt has invited two guest cura-
joint project with the recently established Norwegian Competence Centre for Arts and Health in Levanger. Levanger is easily accessible thanks to direct flights from all over Norway as well as international flights from several major European cities (including London) to Trondheim’s international airport.
tors,” continues Erikstad. Belgrade-based artists and curators Vladan Jeremic and Rena Rädle are planning a project due for this autumn. Together with curator Raluca Voinea, who is based in Bucharest, LevArt and RAM are planning a public art project that will be on display in Levanger and Oslo.
Mønster (Pattern) is a project by Norwegian artists Anne Helga Henning and Gry Ulrichsen. The exhibition is due to open this spring on 30 May and will be on display until 29 August. “This project investigates the different roles an artist can have in a healthcare institution and care home,” says Erikstad, when explaining that the
For more information, please visit:
www.levart.no
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