Høstutstillingen — NICOLE RAFIKI

Statens 134. kunstutstilling (Høstutstillingen)

11 September — 17 October 2021, Kunstnernes hus, NO

Established in 1882, Høstutstillingen or Statens kunstutstilling (The Autumn Exhibition or National Art Exhibition) is an annual contemporary art exhibition held in Oslo, Norway. Rafiki became the first woman of Afro-Norwegian heritage in the history of Norway´s largest marking of contemporary art to showcase at the Autumn Exhibition.

Photo: JANNIK ABEL / NBK

Høstutstillingen 2021, Kunstnernes Hus/Oslo

Conversations on Identity Politics (samtaler om identitetspolitikk) (2021)
Giclée print. Framed
150 x 100 cm

Høstutstillingen or Statens kunstutstilling (The Autumn Exhibition or National Art Exhibition) is an annual art exhibition in Oslo, Norway. The exhibition is Norway's largest marking of contemporary art and takes place each autumn. It is arranged by Norske Billedkunstnere. The exhibition is set up on the basis of free submission. Den nasjonale jury (The National Jury), which is responsible for the assessment of the submitted work, consists of a technician in each of the techniques painting, sculpture, graphics, drawing, textile, and other techniques.

The first Høstutstillingen was held as Kunstnernes Utstilling (The Artists Exhibition) in 1882. Rafiki is the first female artist of African and Congolese heritage to showcase at Høstutstillingen.