report from the study visit
on the achievements, proposals and the results of the discussions
14 May
Saturday In the final day of our visit, we participated in the Bodies of Knowledge – a project, co-funded by Creative Europe Program, organised in collaboration with Bergen Kommune and BIT Teatergarasjen. Bodies of knowledge is an artistic, pro-social project aimed at strengthening human bonds. A tent in the middle of a city is an invitation …
13 May
Friday We dedicated Friday to learning a bit more about Norwegian Art across the centuries. To do that, we visited four branches of the Bergen National Museum (Kode + Bergen Kunsthall). After a historical cross-section of Norwegian artists’ work, we enjoyed meeting with a British artist, based in Norway, Samuel Brzeski. He gave us an …
12 May
Thursday We opened the day with visiting BIT Teatergarasjen – an independent theatre company. We learned about their publications, forms of foreign cooperation, we also asked many questions about the forms of cooperation they do and experiences they have. After that, we walked to Kurt Johannessen’s in artist’s studio, where it was good to hear …
11 May
Wednesday The third day of our visit was dedicated to an overview of contemporary exhibition practices. The displays at the University Museum of Natural History in Bergen provided us with some examples of how to mix new technology with artefacts. There were also examples of blending styles, where it is possible to show works by …
10 May
Tuesday On Tuesday we met with directors and curators of the following cultural institutions in Bergen: Kunsthall 3,14 – an urban gallery specialising in pro-social themes Lydgalleriet – an urban gallery specialising in sound installations and Audioart BAS – Bergen School of Architecture It was an interesting insiders’ view of their functioning, the scope of …
09 May
Monday KMD – Fakultet for kunst, Musikk og Design, Faculty of Fine Art, Music and Design, UiB During the first day, we received a guided tour of the university as well as an introduction to the functioning of the university. We explored the exhibition spaces. In one of them, we had a chance to share …