Season Opening: Kjell Nupen & Audun Hetland Exhibition

Saturday, 31 January 2026 • 14:00–17:00
                       

About the event

The season opening is scheduled for Saturday, January 31, 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00. This is a standard season opening open to all members of the public, with an entry fee of 80 NOK.

The opening features a selection of paintings and prints by Kjell Nupen, with an opportunity for guests to purchase specific graphic works. Alongside this is a new exhibition by Audun Hetland, which explores erotic themes through his signature satirical lens.

Dates/schedule:

Saturday, 31 January 2026 • 14:00–17:00

Tickets:

80 NOK

About the Artists

Audun Hetland (1920–1998): A master of the sharp line and satirical humour. His erotic works are an artistic exploration of desire and the human body, balancing playfulness and provocation and offering a thoughtful and expressive perspective on human intimacy.

Kjell Nupen (1955–2014): One of Norway’s most significant contemporary artists. His work is celebrated for its poetic depth, evolving from the social criticism of the 1970s into a meditative, colour-rich visual language that has become a defining influence in Norwegian art history.

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