Galleri Rom is an architectural gallery in
Oslo
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,
Norway
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. The "room" for art and architecture is an independent center operated by private owners with support from the
Royal Norwegian Ministry of Culture, and is located at Maridalsveien 3.
The gallery was founded in 1986 by the Norwegian
architect
An architect is a person who plans, designs and oversees the construction of buildings. To practice architecture means to provide services in connection with the design of buildings and the space within the site surrounding the buildings that h ...
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen is a Norwegian architect. In 1987, he co-founded the architecture firm Snøhetta.
History
Kjetil Trædal Thorsen was born 14 June 1958 on the Norwegian coastal island of Karmøy. After several years in Germany and England, ...
.
It is the leading architectural gallery for
Norwegian architecture
The architecture of Norway has evolved in response to changing economic conditions, technological advances, demographic fluctuations and cultural shifts. While outside architectural influences are apparent in much of Norwegian architecture, they ...
, specializing in
experimental architecture,
visionary architecture
Visionary architecture is a design that only exists on paper or displays idealistic or impractical qualities. The term originated from an exhibit at the Museum of Modern Art in 1960.Walker, John.Visionary Architecture. ''Glossary of Art, Architectu ...
, architecture which integrates
socio-political approaches, and research in
urban living, as well as architecture inspired by the theater, literature, stage, and other art media. Its objectives include:
[
*Providing a venue in which ideas and theory about space and the use of space can be explored pragmatically, with focus on both process and experimentation.
*Exploration of the intersection between architecture and art.
*A meeting place for creative people to communicate through exhibits, courses, lectures, debates and workshops.
''Galleri Rom'' fosters art and architecture discussions across disciplines. They encourage research and experimentation in the design of space, use of decoration, and studies of public space. The work to enable dialogue among technical and artistic groups (architects, painters, artists, craftsmen, landscape architects and furniture designers) as well as the broader community.][
Since 2005 Henrik der Minassian has served as the Chief Executive Officer for the room for art and architecture in Oslo. Under his direction the gallery has sponsored projects for researchers at both art and architecture colleges in Norway since 2005.][ ]
References
External links
Galleri Rom website
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Architecture in Norway
Architecture museums
Contemporary art galleries in Norway
1986 establishments in Norway
Art galleries established in 1986
Museums in Oslo