KNIPSU
Bergen, Norway
KNIPSU is an artist run gallery in Bergen, Norway with focus on artistic exchange through a local based platform and a mobile platform. KNIPSU aim to introduce international artists to the Bergen art scene, and to be active with a mobile program within the Nordic peripheries and the International art scene. Encounters has been made with; Galleria Huuto in Helsinki, Finland, Norsk-Finsk Kulturinstitutt in Oslo, Norway, the Kulturhuset Sermermiut in Ilulissat, Greenland. Building up lasting networks with sister organizations KNIPSU strive to establish artistic exchange beyond borders. KNIPSU´s hyper activities consists of exhibitions, events, concerts, workshops, seminars and publications. KNIPSU is run on a DIY approach by Maya Økland, Hilde Jørgensen and Kristin Tårnesvik with generous support from the Nordic Culture Point, the Municipality of Bergen, OCA, and the Norwegian Arts Council.