Oslo Open’s Honorary Award is presented to Victor Lind for his ability to connect artistic practice and political resistance. Lind’s historic and central role in the Norwegian art scene makes him an invaluable voice that continues to shape today’s cultural landscape. The board presented the award during Oslo Open’s opening party at Kunstnernes Hus on 17 April 2026.
Kunst på arbeidsplassen (Kpa) purchases a new artwork for its collection by selected Oslo Open artist Naeun Kang with her work, Not Going Home (Friendsmas of Dumplings) (2024).
Friday 17 April, 10:00–12:30
Sentralen, Øvre Slottsgate 3, Oslo
Welcome to a workshop on planning for accessibility by Oslo Open in collaboration with Balansekunst and ROM, and contributors from Universell Utforming AS and Kunstnernes Hus.
How can methods from different fields be used as tools for social development?
This is the team behind Oslo Open 2026. Led by Director, Frida Rusnak, the event is produced by Project Manager (International Visitors Programme), Andrea Bakketun, and Project Manager (Public Engagement), Mimmi Mattila. Rebekka Anstem is the new Communications Officer for this year’s edition.
At the Culture Conference on 27 November, from 12:30–16:30 at Deichman Bjørvika, we are proposing a joint effort (a ‘dugnad’) to improve accessibility in the cultural life of Oslo. Oslo Open invites artist Ihra Lill Scharning, artist and musician Christian Blandhoel, and art enthusiast, student, and inclusion activist Nora Sulejmani to speak about how to achieve this.
Kazmi takes over as chair after Katinka Maraz, who has served as chair since 2023.
Thursday 24 April, 10:00–12:00
Kulturhuset, Oslo.
We invite you to a report launch and panel discussion on how Oslo can become a better city for artists and audiences with disabilities.