IRENE CHRISTENSEN "The Words Open"presented by Galleri Schaeffers Gate 5
in association with ArtAreas and Oslo Art Park
Launch date: Sunday, 26. May 2024
Opening Hours:
Sunday, 26. May • 12 Noon - 4pm (16h)
Also by appointment only until Sunday, 2. June.
In collaboration with ArtAreas.io, and to celebrate the official opening of OSLO ART PARK (which launches the previous day, Saturday 25. May), Galleri Schaeffers Gate 5 is proud to present "THE WORDS OPEN," an original artwork by IRENE CHRISTENSEN in the form of a concertina book which is now also available in various physical print and digital NFT formats (developed by ArtAreas - for more information and to see the NFTs, go to https://artareas.io or scroll below).
Additional concertina books and other art works by Irene Christensen will also be on display, as well as selected works by Norwegian artist Grete Marstein.
OPENING HOURS
Galleri Schaeffers Gate 5 will be open to the public from 12 Noon until 4pm (16h) on Sunday 26. May, and will otherwise be viewable by appointment only through Sunday 2. June.
IRENE CHRISTENSEN
https://irenechristensen.art/the-words-open/
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OSLO ART PARK
https://www.connected.art/park/
Oslo Art Park is under construction and will be the world's largest virtual art park when it opens.
The park is based on augmented reality and will cover large parts of Oslo with a center in the Grünerløkka district. Oslo Art Park will consist of several theme parks containing art and cultural experiences created by both national and international artists, but still particularly focused on local initiatives.
The virtual theme parks are placed in existing parks and green areas with the help of a digital fence system that allows access only when the visitor is on site. Oslo Art Park will become a natural arena for the new digital art forms.
Each theme park is managed and curated by a selected person or organization with good artistic merit and weight within the theme of the park.
Various art and cultural activities will be organized based on the main park and the theme parks, be it competitions, games, unveilings, openings and joint events with artists and other players in the city. It is also desirable to collaborate closely with events that are already established within art, culture, history, music, film and performing arts.
Oslo Art Park will be an arena for innovative art projects within the digital and virtual sphere, and work is underway to establish a physical contact point for creative forces focused on digital and virtual art in the district of Grünerløkka.
The first theme park "Queer Park" was opened as a pilot on 25 June 2023 in connection with the one-year anniversary of the terrorist attack against the queer community. The manager and curator of the park is Pride Art.
The grand opening of Oslo Art Park will happen 25th of May 2024. Welcome!
Oslo Art Park aims to become an attraction and destination for both national and international visitors.
Efforts will be made to ensure that all activities and most parks remain free for visitors in the future.
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ARTAREAS
https://artareas.io/about
ArtAreas.io is an art technology company working to connect physical art with digital information and experiences. Founded in March of 2022 by James Pongrass, Ajay Sharma, and Chris Bodenmiller, who have backgrounds in art gallery management and art collecting, computer sciences, and marketing technology all three were previously involved in running an earlier online art brokerage for more than a decade in the early 2000s.
Mission & Vision
Our mission is to provide artists, galleries, institutions and collectors with innovative tools and platforms that encourage the appreciation of art by connecting those who view objects of art with information and experiences in the digital realm. We aim to bridge the gap between traditional art forms and emerging technologies, fostering a vibrant ecosystem where new forms of artistic expression can be discovered and increasing the depth and breadth of experience for art afficionados.
We envision a future where technology and art seamlessly intertwine to enrich people’s lives through creative experiences. We aspire to be at the forefront of this convergence, driving innovation in the digital art landscape and creating a lasting impact on the way art is perceived and consumed globally.
Event Venue
Schæffers gate 5, 0558 Oslo, Norway, Schæffers gate 5, 0558 Oslo, Norge,Oslo, Norway