Top 10 Art Galleries in Oslo, Eastern Norway

Gallery Format is the name of The Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts' galleries and information centers. Gallery Format is situated in Oslo and Bergen and presents exhibitions of ceramics, textiles, metal, glass and wood. They specialise in contemporary applied arts. Gallery Format represents approximately 300 artisans from all over Norway. Diverse expressions and professional skill characterise both the permanent exhibitions and the individual shows of selected artists which are presented eight times a year. An artistic advisory board insures the quality of the works.

Galleri Brandstrup is a leading Norwegian contemporary art gallery with well-established artists and young talents. Its main focus is Nordic contemporary art and carefully chosen international contemporary art. The gallery was founded in Moss in 1986 and relocated to Oslo in 2000. In March 2010 the gallery moved to Tjuvholmen Oslo's new office and residential development by the waterfront. Galleri Brandstrup’s competences include international art projects, curated exhibitions, art promotion, commissions and art in public relations work.

Cosy gallery in the old cabin from 1862 named after Queen Louise, who was married to King Karl XV. Nice view of Frognerkilen. Open for exhibitions in the summer.

Expo Arte Jewellery Design is a gallery, workshop and shop with jewellery in gold, silver and platinum. The gallery mounts several exhibitions every year featuring unusual and often thought-provoking work by international artists. The shop specialises in unique contemporary work by Norwegian and international jewellers. Expo Arte's skillful goldsmiths create special designs for order and stock, and can also make jewellery using the customer's own materials.

Kunsthall Oslo is a non-profit art space located in the Bjorvika area of central Oslo. The space presents international contemporary art with an emphasis on new commissions, and is also committed to exploring the social and historical context of contemporary art production. Kunsthall Oslo hosts the independent art bookshop and publisher Torpedo.

Villa Stenersen is considered one of the main works of Norwegian modernist architecture. Originally planned as a private home for finance broker and art lover Rolf M. Stenersen and his family, the villa is now a meeting place for the fields of architecture and design. Architect Villa Stenersen was designed in 1938 by one of Norway's most renowned architects, Arne Korsmo. Korsmo is known as an internationally oriented architect, and Villa Stenersen is a clear example of how the architect interpreted and applied the international architectural ideas of his time. Art collection As well as being a family home, the villa was home to numerous works from Rolf Stenersen's art collection. Today, contemporary artworks on loan from the private collection of Sten Stenersen jr. are displayed in the house. Guided tours Guided tours in Norwegian are held on the first Sunday of every month. Between May and September guided tours are available every Sunday at 1 pm and 2 pm. The entrance fee must be paid in cash at the door.

QB Gallery, Oslo is a project-based gallery for contemporary art started in 2014. The gallery presents primarily Norwegian contemporary art in the form of exhibitions and online. The art offered includes unique works as well as art in editions. QB focuses on both well-established and younger current artists and wants to make art available to a larger audience, not least new collectors.

In 2020 it was 80 years since Norway was invaded in 1940, and 75 years since its liberation in 1945. The Rose Castle 2020 is an art installation and an educational project which aims to tell the story of the occupation of Norway and of the fundamental principles of democracy, the constitutional state and humanism which were invalidated by the occupation. We want to tell the story of the war without demonising or glorifying, by focusing our narrative on individuals and their choices. Roseslottet is open until the end of 2022.

Albin Upp Gallery & Art Café is located in the heart of the city at Briskebyveien 42, where they have created a unique atmosphere in a genuine farmer's house from the 19th century. Here you can enjoy contemporary Norwegian art and craftsmanship, and at the same time have a bite of food or a drink in a unique and friendly environment. The gallery's primary intention is to organise exhibitions for established Norwegian contemporary artists. Mostly paintings, but also occasionally textile and sculpture. In the small studio Albin Art, directly adjacent to the mother gallery, lesser known artists are presented.