Over the past six years the Museum of Cultural History, ROM for kunst og arkitektur and the University Museum in Bergen have collaborated to explore overarching questions concerning exhibition production.
The previous seminars have focused on diverse topics addressed in exhibition making, such as history, exhibition architecture, objects, audience, venue and methodology—all topics that resonate with people involved in exhibition making in smaller or larger institutions—museums and galleries.
This time, the seventh seminar in the series, we invite professionals within art, architecture, museums and research to share their reflections about why we need exhibitions, why we make them and what their purpose may be. During the event we invite the audience to participate in the conversations. Together we hope to explore our understanding of exhibition quality, and how exhibitions may contribute to a broader societal need of exploration, meaning making and change.
Program
11:00–11:35: Introduction
Moderator: Karoline Kjesrud, Curator of the Medieval Collection, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
- Welcome by Aud V. Tønnessen, Museum director, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
- Background and collaboration by Björn Nilsson, Gjertrud Steinsvåg, Karoline Kjesrud
11:35–11:45: Coffee and fruits
11:45–13:00: Session I: (Why) Do we need exhibitions?
Moderator: Björn Nilsson, Head of Department of Cultural History, University Museum of Bergen
Reflections by:
- Hanne Hammer Stien, Professor of Art History at Academy of Arts, The Arctic University of Norway
- Birgitte Sigmundstad, Artist, Oslo
- Lin Stafne-Pfisterer, Senior Curator Education, The National Museum
13:00–13:30: Lunch
13:30–15:00: Session 2: Aims of exhibitions—What do we want to give the audience?
Moderator: Gjertrud Steinsvåg, Director ROM for kunst og arkitektur, Oslo
Reflections by:
- Toril Rokseth, Head of Department of Exhibitions, Education and Public Services, Museum of Cultural History, University of Oslo
- Nkule Mabaso, Director, Fotogalleriet, Oslo
- Eli Kristine Økland Hausken, Head of Department of Research and Science Communication, University Museum of Bergen
15:15: Thank you and good bye!
Registration
Welcome to a day filled with curiosity, conversations and new perspectives!
The event is generously supported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Research Council Norway.