THE 40TH EDITION OF THE SPRING EXHIBITION

MARIT ARNEKLEIV / PETTER BUHAGEN / HILDE HONERUD / JULIE HRNČÍŘOVÁ / KAJA LEIJON / MARIKEN KRAMER / GREG POPE / KAREN PETTERSEN / JENNY RYDHAGEN / ANANDA SERNÉ / YANIR SHANI / MORTEN TORGERSRUD / KJERSTI VETTERSTAD

The Spring Exhibition has since its foundation in 1976 been an important part of Norwegian contemporary art scene. With 45 years of contribution with a variety of editions, The Spring Exhibition has played a pivotal role in promoting the role of art photography in the Norwegian contemporary art field. Being part of an enduring tradition of Salon, the exhibition is based on open submissions selected by a jury consisting of experienced artists from the art photography field. Each edition gives an insight to the various perspectives of current contemporary artists.

During the viewing of the 40th edition, there will also be exhibition- and artist videos available on the official website. Also follow FFF and Fotogalleriet on Instagram for more information and insight into the exhibitions in Oslo and Bodø.

THE SPRING EXHIBITION
The Spring Exhibition was established in 1976 by approval of FFF’s annual general meeting. As an opposition to The Autumn Exhibition, the official Salon for showcasing contemporary art in Norway, the Spring Exhibition was established to ensure the inclusion and exposure of camera-based art practices in the contemporary art field. It is an annual group exhibition selected by a jury of fellow art professionals based on an open call.

Since 2010, The Relief Fund for Visual Artists has annually announced and awarded the Art Photography Prize, Norway’s largest photography award, to the artist with the most significant work displayed in the exhibition.

JURY OF THE YEAR
This year’s jury 2021 has consisted of Bjørn-Henrik Lybeck, Hanne Hammer Stien, Marianne Bjørnmyr and Shwan Dler Qaradaki.

FORBUNDET FRIE FOTOGRAFER
The Norwegian Association of Fine Art Photographers (Forbundet Frie Fotografer/FFF) was initiated and established by Knut Evensen and Robert Meyer in 1974, in a time when camera-based art sought to be acknowledged as an artistic medium. FFF has since then become a nationwide members association dedicated to working strategically for its members in art politics and art education, and communicating the importance of art photography in Norway.

FOTOGALLERIET
Fotogalleriet is the oldest fotohalle of the Nordic Countries, and has since its start in 1977 aimed at exhibiting photography as a critical art practice engaging with social issues, as well as building bridges between the national and international discourse around photography. Fotogalleriet’s main goal is to promote and strengthen photography as a free tool of artistic expression. Since 1978, Fotogalleriet has collaborated closely with FFF in the production of the Spring Exhibition.

NŌUA
NŌUA is an artist-run arena for photography as contemporary art in the center of Bodø. NŌUA collaborates with artists, curators, writers and art historians from home and abroad to create a program that promotes conversations and innovation around photography as contemporary art and presents relevant art productions and artistry. NŌUA’s program of lectures, artist talks and exhibitions, as well as a photo book collection, is presented primarily in their premises in Bodø, but sometimes also out of town and abroad in collaboration with external actors.

STORMEN KUNST / DÁJDDA
Stormen kunst / dájdda is a display room for contemporary art in Stormen library. The exhibition room has an exhibition program that runs throughout the year and the exhibitions are free and open to everyone. Curator is from 2021 Stian Hansen.