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  • Nairy Baghramian – ny permanent skulptur avduket på Kistefos

    Til åpningen av 2025-sesongen hadde Kistefos gleden av å avduke skulpturparkens 56. permanente verk: Resting Arms av den iranskfødte, Tyskland-baserte kunstneren Nairy Baghramian (f. 1971). Skulpturen er et svært abstrahert portrett av kroppens primære ledd, utført i hvit Carrara-marmor og stål. Baghramian bruker disse tradisjonelle skulpturmaterialene til å vise fram menneskekroppens sårbarhet.

  • Kathleen Ryan – soloutstilling åpnet på Kistefos

    Kistefos har gleden av å presentere den amerikanske skulptøren Kathleen Ryans første store museumsutstilling. Etter å ha vært vist ved Hamburger Kunsthalle i 2024, vises utstillingen nå på Kistefos, hvor den åpnet 4. mai 2025. Den omfatter verk fra det første tiåret av Ryans kunstnerskap og består av 25 skulpturer fordelt på to visningssteder: Nybruket Galleri og Tresliperiet.

  • Christina Quarles – Living in the Wake åpnet på Kistefos

    På sesongåpningen til Kistefos søndag 4. mai åpnet Living in the Wake – den første store soloutstillingen i Norge med den anerkjente amerikanske kunstneren Christina Quarles (f. 1985). Utstillingen vises i det arkitektoniske landemerket The Twist og gir en omfattende presentasjon av Quarles’ kunstnerskap, inkludert to helt nye malerier laget spesielt for anledningen.

  • Kathleen Ryan – museum survey opened at Kistefos

    Kistefos is proud to present the first major museum exhibition of American sculptor Kathleen Ryan. Following its debut at Hamburger Kunsthalle in 2024, the exhibition opened at Kistefos on 4 May 2025. Showcasing works from the first decade of Ryan’s artistic practice, the exhibition features twenty-five sculptures displayed across two venues: Nybruket Gallery and the industrial-era Tresliperiet.

  • Christina Quarles – Living in the Wake opened at Kistefos

    For the 2025 season, Kistefos is proud to present Living in the Wake, the first major solo exhibition in the Nordic region by acclaimed American artist Christina Quarles (b. 1985). Staged within the architectural landmark The Twist, the exhibition offers a comprehensive survey of Quarles’ work and includes two entirely new paintings created specifically for the show.

  • Nairy Baghramian – new permanent sculpture unveiled at Kistefos

    For the opening of the 2025 season, Kistefos was delighted to unveil the 56th permanent work in the museum’s sculpture park: Resting Arms by the Iranian-born, German artist Nairy Baghramian (b. 1971). The sculpture, a highly abstracted portrait of primary joints in the body, was made in white Carrara marble and steel.

  • Åtte finalister klare i konkurransen om nytt museumsbygg på Kistefos

    Høsten 2024 inviterte Stiftelsen Kistefos-Museet 28 nøye utvalgte arkitektkontorer til prekvalifisering om å utforme et nytt museumsbygg. Nå står åtte finalister igjen i konkurransen om å forme Kistefos’ fremtid. Det nye museumsbygget, planlagt åpnet i 2031, vil bli et permanent hjem for den betydelige kunstsamlingen bygget opp av Christen Sveaas.
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Ida Ekblad’s monumental sculpture, A DEADLY SLUMBER OF ALL FORCES, is hand-painted and stands as the largest and most significant sculptural work by the artist to date. 

Ekblad suggested placing the piece near The Twist—closer to nature, the river, and the surrounding landscape. We’re glad we listened. It has become a must-see for visitors.

The sculpture’s organic form and vibrant colours make it a perfect addition to the site, enlivening the area year-round with its dynamic presence.

Visit Kistefos and experience A DEADLY SLUMBER OF ALL FORCES by Ida Ekblad.

Ida Ekblad’s monumental sculpture, A DEADLY SLUMBER OF ALL FORCES, is hand-painted and stands as the largest and most significant sculptural work by the artist to date.  Ekblad suggested placing the piece near The Twist—closer to nature, the river, and the surrounding landscape. We’re glad we listened. It has become a must-see for visitors. The sculpture’s organic form and vibrant colours make it a perfect addition to the site, enlivening the area year-round with its dynamic presence. Visit Kistefos and experience A DEADLY SLUMBER OF ALL FORCES by Ida Ekblad.

🍒 Discover the surprising beauty in decay with Kathleen Ryan’s first major museum survey in the Nordic region, now on view at Kistefos. 

🍉 In this video, curator Jasper Sharp offers a unique insight into her monumental sculptures—crafted from bowling balls, concrete, and glittering gemstones.

🍋 Watch the full video from the exhibition via the link in bio, on our website, or on our YouTube channel.

Video: Dovy AS
Klipp: High & Low AS

#KathleenRyan #contemporaryart #sculptures #badfruit #fruits #decay #pearls #beads #kistefos

🍒 Discover the surprising beauty in decay with Kathleen Ryan’s first major museum survey in the Nordic region, now on view at Kistefos. 🍉 In this video, curator Jasper Sharp offers a unique insight into her monumental sculptures—crafted from bowling balls, concrete, and glittering gemstones. 🍋 Watch the full video from the exhibition via the link in bio, on our website, or on our YouTube channel. Video: Dovy AS Klipp: High & Low AS #KathleenRyan #contemporaryart #sculptures #badfruit #fruits #decay #pearls #beads #kistefos

☀️ What happened this weekend at Kistefos?

This weekend we opened our Springbrett 2025 exhibition “Ring of Fire” curated by Liv Brissach. The exhibition takes place on the 2nd floor of Nybruket and will be open for the entire season — until October 12!

Parallel to this, audiences in The Twist could experience choreographer Louis Schou-Hansen’s performative work «Tragedy». The performance activated and entered a dialogue with this year’s exhibition in The Twist, Living in the Wake, by American artist Christina Quarles.

On Sunday, the stars of Operafest Røykenvik gave us a truly special musical experience, presenting a selection of the most beautiful and moving arias from the world of opera – this time under the open sky, with art and nature as their backdrop.

Thank you to everyone who visited us this weekend. Until next time!

☀️ What happened this weekend at Kistefos? This weekend we opened our Springbrett 2025 exhibition “Ring of Fire” curated by Liv Brissach. The exhibition takes place on the 2nd floor of Nybruket and will be open for the entire season — until October 12! Parallel to this, audiences in The Twist could experience choreographer Louis Schou-Hansen’s performative work «Tragedy». The performance activated and entered a dialogue with this year’s exhibition in The Twist, Living in the Wake, by American artist Christina Quarles. On Sunday, the stars of Operafest Røykenvik gave us a truly special musical experience, presenting a selection of the most beautiful and moving arias from the world of opera – this time under the open sky, with art and nature as their backdrop. Thank you to everyone who visited us this weekend. Until next time!

🔥 This weekend is on fire at Kistefos! 🔥
With a packed program of art, music, and performance, it’s the perfect time to plan your visit.

📅 Program for Saturday & Sunday, June 14–15:

1️⃣ Join us for the opening of the second Springbrett exhibition!
Springbrett award winner Liv Brissach presents 'Ring of Fire', exploring themes of fire, destruction, and renewal. The opening takes place outside Nybruket Gallery on Saturday at 13:00. The exhibition features works by Olafur Eliasson, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Robin Rhode, among others.

2️⃣ Louis Schou‑Hansen: 'Tragedy' at The Twist
A durational performance on Saturday from 14:00–16:30. Visitors are welcome to come and go freely through this immersive, dreamlike experience.

3️⃣ Choir performance by Decibel
The female choir Decibel from Ringerike performs on the café plaza Saturday at 12:00–12:25. 

4️⃣ Pop‑up opera concert
Sunday at 13:00 by Jeppe Hein’s artwork 'Path of Silence'. Surrounded by world-class art, architecture, and nature, you’ll experience unforgettable arias performed by stars from Operafest Røykenvik: Eli Kristin Hanssveen, Ann-Beth Solvang, Matthew Cairns, Justin Burgess & Andreas Løken Taklo.

🎟️ All events are included in your regular museum ticket. Just show up and enjoy!

Photo: 
1. Korakrit Arunanondchai, Painting with history (cactuses), 2018. Courtesy of Christen Sveaas Art Foundation
2. From the performance “Tragedy” by Louis Schou‑Hansen
3. Decibel choir
4. Operafest Røykenvika

🔥 This weekend is on fire at Kistefos! 🔥 With a packed program of art, music, and performance, it’s the perfect time to plan your visit. 📅 Program for Saturday & Sunday, June 14–15: 1️⃣ Join us for the opening of the second Springbrett exhibition! Springbrett award winner Liv Brissach presents 'Ring of Fire', exploring themes of fire, destruction, and renewal. The opening takes place outside Nybruket Gallery on Saturday at 13:00. The exhibition features works by Olafur Eliasson, Korakrit Arunanondchai, Robin Rhode, among others. 2️⃣ Louis Schou‑Hansen: 'Tragedy' at The Twist A durational performance on Saturday from 14:00–16:30. Visitors are welcome to come and go freely through this immersive, dreamlike experience. 3️⃣ Choir performance by Decibel The female choir Decibel from Ringerike performs on the café plaza Saturday at 12:00–12:25. 4️⃣ Pop‑up opera concert Sunday at 13:00 by Jeppe Hein’s artwork 'Path of Silence'. Surrounded by world-class art, architecture, and nature, you’ll experience unforgettable arias performed by stars from Operafest Røykenvik: Eli Kristin Hanssveen, Ann-Beth Solvang, Matthew Cairns, Justin Burgess & Andreas Løken Taklo. 🎟️ All events are included in your regular museum ticket. Just show up and enjoy! Photo: 1. Korakrit Arunanondchai, Painting with history (cactuses), 2018. Courtesy of Christen Sveaas Art Foundation 2. From the performance “Tragedy” by Louis Schou‑Hansen 3. Decibel choir 4. Operafest Røykenvika

We’re pleased to share that 'Variants' by Pierre Huyghe is now open for the season.

The work is located on a previously inaccessible island and may be closed at short notice in case of rain or high water levels in the river. If you are visiting Kistefos specifically to see Variants, we recommend contacting us in advance to confirm access.

An audio guide is available in both Norwegian and English. You can stream it directly to your phone using the QR code on the information board at the entrance to the island.

Variants is a multipolar entity that perceives, generates, and modifies. It is simultaneously an island and what that island could be in an alternate reality. The island has been scanned to form the environment of a live simulation, where physical and digital realms are permeable.

📸 Ola Rindal

#pierrehuyghe

We’re pleased to share that 'Variants' by Pierre Huyghe is now open for the season. The work is located on a previously inaccessible island and may be closed at short notice in case of rain or high water levels in the river. If you are visiting Kistefos specifically to see Variants, we recommend contacting us in advance to confirm access. An audio guide is available in both Norwegian and English. You can stream it directly to your phone using the QR code on the information board at the entrance to the island. Variants is a multipolar entity that perceives, generates, and modifies. It is simultaneously an island and what that island could be in an alternate reality. The island has been scanned to form the environment of a live simulation, where physical and digital realms are permeable. 📸 Ola Rindal #pierrehuyghe

🎨 Come visit us today for inspiring art like this! It’s 2nd day of Pentecost and we’re open from 10 AM to 5 PM – the perfect chance to experience art, nature, and architecture in one unforgettable setting.

From powerful exhibitions in The Twist to thought-provoking sculptures throughout the park, Kistefos is ready to inspire.

We look forward to seeing you! 🌿

Photos: 
1. Kathleen Ryan. Tor S. Ulstein/KUNSTDOK
2. Kathleen Ryan. Tor S. Ulstein/KUNSTDOK
3. Fernando Botero, Female Torso. Maria Sandvik. 

#pinse #kunstopplevelser #kunst #visitoslo #visiteastnorway #kistefos #kathleenryan #fernandobotero

🎨 Come visit us today for inspiring art like this! It’s 2nd day of Pentecost and we’re open from 10 AM to 5 PM – the perfect chance to experience art, nature, and architecture in one unforgettable setting. From powerful exhibitions in The Twist to thought-provoking sculptures throughout the park, Kistefos is ready to inspire. We look forward to seeing you! 🌿 Photos: 1. Kathleen Ryan. Tor S. Ulstein/KUNSTDOK 2. Kathleen Ryan. Tor S. Ulstein/KUNSTDOK 3. Fernando Botero, Female Torso. Maria Sandvik. #pinse #kunstopplevelser #kunst #visitoslo #visiteastnorway #kistefos #kathleenryan #fernandobotero

✨ Make the most of your Pentecost weekend with a cultural escape to Kistefos! ✨
We’re open every day this weekend—including Pentecost Monday—from 10:00 to 17:00, with an exciting 2025 program waiting for you:

🎨 Christina Quarles – Living in the Wake
Experience vibrant, thought-provoking paintings in the iconic Twist.

🍋 Kathleen Ryan
Explore large-scale sculptures that blend beauty and decay in Nybruket Gallery and the old Wood Pulp Mill.

🗿 Nairy Baghramian – Resting Arms
Discover the newest addition to the sculpture park—elegant, abstract, and deeply human.

🌳 With over 50 sculptures in a stunning riverside landscape, Kistefos is the perfect cultural destination—just an hour from Oslo.

🚌 The express bus from Oslo runs Thursday to Sunday, making it easy to plan your visit. (See website for details)

📍 Opening hours this weekend:
Saturday 31 May – Monday 2 June: 10:00–17:00

Come for the art. Stay for the scenery.
We look forward to seeing you!

Foto: 
1. Kathleen Ryan. Tor Simen Ulstein/KUNSTDOK
2. Christina Quarles. Vegard Kleven
3. Ida Ekblad, A DEADLY SLUMBER OF ALL FORCES. Marthe Aabert
4. Nairy Baghramian, Resting Arms. Vegard Kleven
5. Jeppe Hein, Path to Silence. Benjamin A. Ward

✨ Make the most of your Pentecost weekend with a cultural escape to Kistefos! ✨ We’re open every day this weekend—including Pentecost Monday—from 10:00 to 17:00, with an exciting 2025 program waiting for you: 🎨 Christina Quarles – Living in the Wake Experience vibrant, thought-provoking paintings in the iconic Twist. 🍋 Kathleen Ryan Explore large-scale sculptures that blend beauty and decay in Nybruket Gallery and the old Wood Pulp Mill. 🗿 Nairy Baghramian – Resting Arms Discover the newest addition to the sculpture park—elegant, abstract, and deeply human. 🌳 With over 50 sculptures in a stunning riverside landscape, Kistefos is the perfect cultural destination—just an hour from Oslo. 🚌 The express bus from Oslo runs Thursday to Sunday, making it easy to plan your visit. (See website for details) 📍 Opening hours this weekend: Saturday 31 May – Monday 2 June: 10:00–17:00 Come for the art. Stay for the scenery. We look forward to seeing you! Foto: 1. Kathleen Ryan. Tor Simen Ulstein/KUNSTDOK 2. Christina Quarles. Vegard Kleven 3. Ida Ekblad, A DEADLY SLUMBER OF ALL FORCES. Marthe Aabert 4. Nairy Baghramian, Resting Arms. Vegard Kleven 5. Jeppe Hein, Path to Silence. Benjamin A. Ward

💛 Kathleen Ryan’s museum survey at Kistefos has received fantastic feedback – from both critics and visitors!

Spanning the first decade of Ryan’s artistic practice, the exhibition features twenty-five sculptures, presented across two of Kistefos’ distinctive industrial-era venues: Nybruket Gallery and the Wood Pulp Mill.

The contrast between Ryan’s detailed, hand-modelled sculptures and the rough textures of the historic buildings creates a powerful dialogue. In this work, delicate ceramic birds arranged on an iron chandelier – a striking encounter between the fragile and the found, the ornate and the industrial.

We’re open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM – come and experience it for yourself.

Photo: Tor S. Ulstein/KUNSTDOK

#kathleenryan @katieryankatieryan #sculptures #artexhibition

💛 Kathleen Ryan’s museum survey at Kistefos has received fantastic feedback – from both critics and visitors! Spanning the first decade of Ryan’s artistic practice, the exhibition features twenty-five sculptures, presented across two of Kistefos’ distinctive industrial-era venues: Nybruket Gallery and the Wood Pulp Mill. The contrast between Ryan’s detailed, hand-modelled sculptures and the rough textures of the historic buildings creates a powerful dialogue. In this work, delicate ceramic birds arranged on an iron chandelier – a striking encounter between the fragile and the found, the ornate and the industrial. We’re open daily from 10 AM to 5 PM – come and experience it for yourself. Photo: Tor S. Ulstein/KUNSTDOK #kathleenryan @katieryankatieryan #sculptures #artexhibition

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