Slow Space: A Curatorial Vision for Oslo Harbour
Slow Space is the curatorial vision for the permanent public art programme for Bjørvika, Oslo Harbour. This document outlines a set of principles and a potential road-map towards the commissioning of unexpected, remarkable and ambitious art projects for Bjørvika, recognising the specific challenges that this development presents. The vision is underpinned by a commitment to best practice in public art commissioning and informed by the principles of the Slow Movement, commitment to local resources, sustainability, shared hospitality and the value of communal experience.
Amy Franceschini presenting to the participants in Slow Days, August 2011 Photo: Beate Ronning
Heather and Ivan Morison presenting in the forest for Slow Days, August 2011 Photo: Beate Ronning
Mary Jane Jacob, Marianne Sætre, Claire Doherty and Per Gunnar Eeg-Tverbakk presenting at Slow Days, August 2011 Photo: Beate Ronning
Katie Paterson presenting to the participants of Slow Days, August 2011 Photo: Beate Ronning
The overall aim of this vision is that by 2025, Bjørvika and its environs will not simply be enhanced by a set of artistic interventions, but that artists will have contributed to making Bjørvika an extraordinary place.
Funders and supporters
SLOW SPACE: a Curatorial Vision for Bjørvika is funded by Bjørvika Utvikling AS.
