Art Box portal // Visiting the National Museum in Oslo is an absolute highlight. It’s the largest museum in the Nordic countries, bringing together an incredible mix of art, design, and architecture. From classical masterpieces to modern creations, the variety is amazing. One of the biggest draws is Edvard Munch’s The Scream—seeing this iconic painting...
Art Box portal // Vienna, Austria – The ALBERTINA Museum in Vienna is currently hosting an exhibition of works by American artist Robert Longo. The exhibition is open until January 26th, 2025. Robert Longo was born in 1953 in Brooklyn and grew up in Long Island, New York. He is a renowned artist known for his...
Art Box Portal // Imagine a vault discreetly situated in the remote Arctic region of Svalbard, Norway, safeguarding the future of our food supply. Known as the Global Seed Vault, this facility is frequently referred to as a modern-day Noah’s Ark. The reason for this designation lies in its purpose: to preserve the world’s crop...
Art Box Portal // Is photography a form of storytelling? And is that the case in every society? Photography in a city where people are neither born nor buried, and where the average stay is only 6 years, holds special significance if it testifies to the continuity of a family, a local community, and the...
Art Box Portal // From 11 October 2024 to 26 January 2025, The National Museum in Oslo will present a major exhibition celebrating the work of Else Hagen, a key figure in Norway’s post-war art scene. Known for her innovative approach to monumental art in public spaces, Hagen broke new ground as one of the...
Milan Đurišić // “This is my truth, tell me yours“ Author and performer: Jasna Žmak Production: Centre for Drama Art, Zagreb (Cro), Via Negativa and City of Women, Ljubljana (Slo) The first half of the title tells us this is a personal piece and the second decidedly demands our participation. The latter, however, proves to...
Art Box Portal // Julie Mehretu (1970) is an Ethiopian American contemporary visual artist known for her multi-layered paintings of abstract landscapes on a large scale. Born in Ethiopia, she moved with her family to the US in 1977 during a time of political strife. Since then, she has become one of the most prominent...
Art Box portal // The Carbon Footprint, a collaboration between multimedia and performance artist Dragan Vojvodić and writer Ljiljana Maletin Vojvodić, addresses sustainability themes and the balance between individual and collective action. Carbon Footprint encourages visitors to contemplate their roles alongside larger entities in shaping a sustainable future. As Longyearbyen transitions from a coal mining...
Art Box Portal // The recent Mark Rothko exhibition at the National Museum in Oslo, which ran from May 6 to September 22, 2024, was the first major showcase of Rothko’s work in the Nordic region. Featuring nearly 80 pieces, it offered a unique glimpse into his iconic abstract art, known for its emotional depth...
Art Box Portal // On September 27, 2024, from 14:00 to 20:00, cinema enthusiasts and curious minds alike are invited to Palazzo Michiel, located at Strada Nova, 4391, 30121 Venezia VE, for an engaging event that intertwines the captivating realms of individual and cultural identity, the environment, and artificial intelligence within the cinematic experience. A...