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NORDIC LIGHT 2018
Photo: Joyce Tenneson
WWW.NLE.NO
EXHIBITIONS LECTURES WORKSHOPS PORTFOLIO REVIEWS FREE BREAKFAST MOVIES TALK SHOWS FESTIVAL PUB
Practical information 5
OPENING HOURS PASSES AND TICKETS
THE FESTIVAL WEEK Festival pass: 3 050 NOK 4 8
THE FESTIVAL OFFICE Weekend pass: 1 725 NOK
Monday and Tuesday: 12.00–18.00
Day pass: 1 025 NOK
Wednesday–Saturday: 08.00–20.00
Exhibition pass: 200 NOK
Sunday: 08.00–18.00
Single lecture ticket: 260/275 NOK
KROGVOLD CAFÉ
Ticket to “Ansikt til Ansikt”: 260/275 NOK
Wednesday: 17.00–00.00
(Passholders get a discount on this ticket, they
Thursday–Saturday: 10.00–00.00 need to be bought in Nordic Light Festival Office.) 2
Sunday: 10.00–18.00
3 show ticket, “Ansikt til Ansikt”: 650 NOK
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THE GALLERIES 3
Vågeveien
The Nordic Light House 1
We offer a discount for students and members
Wednesday: 17.00–00.00 of NSFF. You will need to show your student ID
Thursday–Saturday: 12.00–00.00 or evidence of membership when picking up
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Sunday: 12.00–18.00 your pass.
Kunstforeningen
Wednesday: 17.00–20.00
Festival Pass gives you access to all daytime
The festival area 3 CAROLINE CINEMA
The venue for all lectures, the evening talkshows
Thursday–Saturday: 12.00–20.00 lectures and all exhibitions. Discount on tickets “Ansikt til Ansikt” and the free Breakfast Movies. In
1 NORDIC LIGHT HOUSE the foyer there are different things to see (see page
Sunday: 12.00–18.00 to the Norwegian talkshow “Ansikt til Ansikt”.
The Festival Office and Shop 50), including the NFF exhibition (see page 40).
Caroline Kinosenter Weekend Pass gives you access to all daytime This is where you get your Festival Pass upon
During the opening hours of the cinema, lectures and all exhibitions from Friday 27 April arrival, where you can buy additonal tickets and
12.00. Discount on tickets to the Norwegian ask all the questions you have. This is also where GALLERIES/EXHIBITIONS
from early until late.
talkshow “Ansikt til Ansikt”. you buy art work, books, posters and more. Exhibitions and galleries at other locations than
Langveien 19 - “Bedehuset” Galleries the Nordic Light House. See the overview of all
Wednesday: Only during the Festival Parade Day Pass gives you access to all daytime See several of our great exhibitions in our the exhibtions on page 37.
lectures and exhibitions the selected day. galleries The Bakery, The Photo Studio and The
Thursday–Saturday: 12.00–20.00 4 Kunstforeningen 5 Nerparken
Print Room.
Sunday: 12.00–18.00 Exhibition Pass gives you access to all
exhibitions during the festival week and the Krogvold Café 6 Langveien 19 (Bedehuset) 7 Storgata 19
Storgata 19 following week. This also gives you access to Our festival café and pub, named after our Artistic
Director Morten Krogvold. A cozy place to hang
Wednesday: Only during the Festival Parade the Gallery Talks. 8 THE PIER
out between all the festival activities and to get
Thursday–Saturday: 12.00–20.00 something to eat and drink (see page 49).
Single lecture ticket gives you access to the Departure point for the Grip excursion Wednesday.
Sunday: 12.00–18.00 selected lecture.
The galleries are also open the following The 3 show ticket to “Ansikt til Ansikt” gives you 2 QUALITY HOTEL GRAND 9 HANDELENS HUS
week. See our web page for opening hours. access to all three evening talkshows during the The official festival hotel. The venue for Nordic Light Night Thursday evening.
www.nle.no/openinghours18 festival week to a discounted price.
TICKET INFORMATION: We recommend you to pre-buy tickets for lectures and talkshows. Buy online on KULTURRABATT FOR UNGDOM
Tikkio.com or use the Tikkio app (available for iPhone and Android). We also sell tickets in our Festival I samarbeid med Møre og Romsdal fylkeskommune tilbyr vi ungdommer i alderen 15
Office in Konsul Knudtzonsgate 4b, but please be aware of possible queues and a higher price. til 20 år en rabatt på 25% på utvalgte pass samt enkeltbilletter til foredrag og talk-
showet «Ansikt til Ansikt». Se vår nettside www.nle.no/kulturrabatt.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTIONS
BY THE CITY MAYOR AND THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Introductions SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
5 City Mayor, Kjell Neergaard Dear photographers, Nordic Light Events –
dear lovers of photography a small company with
General sponsor
5 Chairman of the Board, Lars Liabø
6 Artistic Director, Morten Krogvold
7 Festival Director, Ingunn Strand – dear everyone! ambitious plans
8 Festival activities
Photographers, speakers and exhibitors Welcome to big little Kristiansund – where we live with Dear visitors! We are proud to present the 13th
10 Akseli Valmunen Main sponsors
our hearts on our sleeves and our eyes towards the edition of our international photo festival. Small in
11 Andrea Gjestvang stars. To us it is completely natural that the world’s size, but high in quality. And we are aiming for more:
greatest international festival of photography should be
12 Andres Serrano
born and grow up here – in the Nordic Light. Kristiansund to become the world’s first CITY
13 Anne Lise Flavik
OF PHOTOGRAPHY! In Norwegian, we call it
14 Asger Carlsen
Kristiansund has always put arts and culture in front, “Fotobyen Kristiansund”.
15 Audun Lie Dahl and Nordic Light is one of our finest examples of what
16 Bjørn Sterri can come out of that. From the start in 2006 the festival This is an ambitious plan, demanding cooperation
17 Grethe Bøe Sponsors has developed through the years and is now a mature between local authorities – creating the necessary
18 Joey L. institution with its own house to show for it. infrastructure, and our company, Nordic Light Events
19 Joyce Tenneson The festival’s philosophy is to bring photography out AS, – offering the commercial products, such as
20 Kathrine Lindman to the people, to define what is good photography, art galleries, workshops, guided photo tours, photo
but also to give photography strength as a means points, art and book shops etc.
21 Linda Connor
of communication. And it is in particular this last
22 Lisen Stibeck
perspective that becomes more and more important We think that we can create something really
23 Massimo Leardini
in the diverse and multilingual society we live in. special, something that will attract visitors from all
24 Morten Krogvold Photography helps us to express ourselves without over the world.
Supporters
25 Olivia Parker words, beyond language barriers and across cultures. It
26 Paolo Roversi helps us to put things into perspective, and sometimes Wait and see!
27 Pål Laukli even into someone else’s perspective.
28 Roger Ballen
29 Roy Mangersnes I wish the Nordic
Light Festival team,
30 Steve Pyke
and all its volunteers,
31 Tone S. Beckman
every success with
THE FESTIVAL CATALOGUE 2018
32 Festival program this year’s festival.
Exhibitions Price: 20 NOK May the diversities
34 Festival exhibitions Copyright: All images and materials be celebrated, the
are subject to copyright and can not be differences be debated
36 Exhibition map and overview reproduced under any circumstances.
and may our hearts
38 Other exhibitions Cover photo: Joyce Tenneson
and minds be opened
Text contributors: Erika Indergaard, Simone
42 Evening talkshow “Ansikt til Ansikt” to the wonders of
Magaard, Katrine Øvstegård
44 Homage to Nordic Light by Mikkel Aaland Graphic design: Katrine Øvstegård photography.
46 Welcome to Kristiansund Edition: 1000
Production: EKH Grafisk
47 Our superheroes Paper: Multiart Gloss 200g / Edixion 120g KJELL NEERGAARD LARS LIABØ
48 Bits and pieces Font: DIN Mayor of Kristiansund Chairman of the Board, Nordic Light Events AS
4 Contents NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Introductions 5
INTRODUCTIONS
BY ARTISTIC DIRECTOR MORTEN KROGVOLD
INTRODUCTIONS
BY FESTIVAL DIRECTOR INGUNN STRAND
are particularly interested in photography or not.
Now let’s I have been so lucky to sit on the first row at previous
festivals, listening to and watching all the lectures. Most We are very
Ingunn Strand Photo: Studio 400, Karolina Gorzelancyk
fasten our seat of them have been once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
proud of the
program, presenting
Morten Krogvold Photo: Inger Mackenzie
As an “eternal student”, I bring these moments with
belts and throw me, both as a human and a professional. They have
elevated my knowledge, development and shattered an impressive
ourselves into my established convictions. And in particular – have
given me a lot of inspiration and replenishment. We
range of guest
glorious days!” have smiled, we have felt tears, we have embraced photographers...”
each other in pure gratitude after the best experi-
ences. It is wonderful to meet over food and wine in
the evening, with colleagues, acquaintances – and
eventually friends – to talk and discuss images and
Welcome, not only to the most beautiful adventure lectures. And then, after some short hours of sleep, A warm welcome to the 13th edition of the Nordic on breaking the stigma and people’s perception of
of the year – but also to the top event of the year. it’s straight to the breakfast movie! Light International Festival of Photography! A what it means to live with MS.
To me it is the year’s professional highlight and delicacy for all kinds of photography lovers –
something I really look forward to. The program is dense and intense, impressions from professional photographers, to hardcore Every day we start with the traditional breakfast
queueing up, being processed in good conversations enthusiasts and happy amateurs. And indeed, for movie. This is for free and open to all. You can come
I have grown fond of the beautiful Kristiansund, during breaks, lunches and dinners. I have had many all those interested in art and culture, in people, straight to the cinema, and buy our special home-
amazingly located by the sea, with wonderful moun- wonderful experiences and met some of the best in expanding their visual horizon, in challenging made oatmeal porridge with nuts and caramel sauce,
tains just miles away. Kristiansund is the perfect photographers in the world. and developing themselves by listening to other or a coffee or smoothie just outside the door.
place for arranging a photography festival! people’s eye-opening stories.
What strikes me is how generous the best artists are – If you need a break in-between all the festival activ-
Dear all of you who are visiting the festival. We have it is always the best that are the most accommodating. Our ambitions for this year’s festival have been high. ities, Krogvold Café is ready to tempt you with local
been working hard to proudly present this year’s pro- We have aimed to create the best Nordic Light festival food and snacks, a warm cup of coffee or a cold drink,
gram. That is, the Festival Manager Ingunn Strand, Nordic Light is an intimate festival and we try to «snob so far. By attending this event, you are an important deliciously served by our smiling volunteer staff. You
deserves the credit for most of it. down», giving you the opportunity to meet the best in contributor to the success we aim and hope for. see them everywhere – our precious volunteers. We
The programme is almost unbelievable – a mix of the industry for a conversation – over a cup of coffee or owe them a lot!
international stars and fabulous artists from Scandi- a glass of something nice. New this year is the Nordic We are very proud of the program, presenting an
navia and Norway. Light Night, where everyone is invited to mingle with impressive range of guest photographers, from inter- Also, Nordic Light would not be possible to run
our guests at a special Thursday evening event. Atmo- national legends and masters to acclaimed, promising without our great supporters. Our general sponsor
We will be presented with artistic works that provoke sphere and coziness are important parts of the festival! and upcoming Scandinavian and Norwegian artists. SpareBank 1 Nordvest, our main sponsors KBBL,
and painfully challenge the viewer. Not provocation A program packed with lectures, gallery talks, book Lundeby & CO, Epson and Tidens Krav, as well as all
for the sake of provocation – but depictions of the Of course, the festival would not be possible without signings, portfolio reviews and more. other sponsors and collaborators.
black, heavy sides of the human being, and not least all of our fantastic volunteers. Thank you very much –
nightmarish dreams. At the same time, we will display outstanding people! Thank you to all who contributed We look forward to hearing their unique stories and I hope to see you at the Nordic Light Night Thursday
images that are beautiful, meditative and sensual, a to this – especially our generous sponsors. Thank you! seeing their outstanding work in one of our galler- evening. This is a new festival happening, where we
pure pleasure for the eye. ies. We are pleased to be able to present close to 30 invite you to a mingle and tapas night together with
Finally, a warm thanks to the members of the artistic different photo exhibitions, including the Norwegian our guest photographers.
The lectures are the highlights.These artists are brave council for good input and constructive discussions. Association of Photographers (NFF), the Norwegian
people. They live off their own vulnerability and daily put Society for Photography (NSFF), Uncertain States Welcome!
their mental safety to the test. They are also fabulous Now let’s fasten our seat belts and throw ourselves Scandinavia, schools, kindergartens, camera clubs
storytellers, who are exciting to listen to whether you into glorious days! and the outdoor exhibition “PS, I have MS”, focusing
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FESTIVAL ACTIVITIES Portfolio reviews NORDIC
LIGHT
EXCURSIONS, PORTFOLIO REVIEWS AND NORDIC LIGHT NIGHT
Bring a selection of your best work
and let one of our reviewers assess
NIGHT
your work and give you advice for
Festival excursions further development. We offer
individual sessions of 20 minutes.
THE REVIEWERS Join us for this exclusive
Anne Lise Flavik (NO) – Thursday 26 April
Has been photographing for three decades, working
tapas and mingle
closely with Morten Krogvold and other renown evening together
photographers. Previous Director of Nordic Light.
with this year’s guest
Joyce Tenneson (US) – Friday 27 April photographers, the
Fine-art photographer, considered among the ten
most influential female photographers in the history festival management
Harry the eagle on Smøla Photo: Audun Lie Dahl Excurstion to Grip in 2017 Photo: Ronny Strand
of photography.
and hosts as well as
Joey L. (US) – Saturday 28 April other festival visitors.
Young and influential photographer working on both
PHOTO EXCURSION TO THE TINY ISLAND GRIP Practical info commissioned and personal projects. Most recently Enjoy nice food, drinks and good company
We repeat the success! Together with the arrived festival guest photographers, DATE AND TIME: documented the volunteer fighters on the frontline of in a stylish and relaxed atmosphere.
join us for a memorable photo excursion to the beautiful, tiny island of Grip in Wednesday 25 April, the ongoing conflict with ISIS. Mingle with old friends and new
the ocean outside Kristiansund. 10.30–14.30 acquaintances, have a chat with your
PRICE PER PERSON: Mikkel Aaland (US) – Saturday 28 April favorite photographer, sum up today’s
The Grip archipelago consists of more than 80 islands and skerries, scattered in 495 NOK (incl. boat trip and Professional photographer and the author of 12 impressions and make plans for the
the open sea. The former fishing village, with its picturesque houses and a small packed lunch) best-selling books on digital photography, as well as upcoming festival days.
café, offers many excellent photographic motifs. TICKETS: Tikkio / several non-technical books. There will be light entertainment and a
Festival Office photo corner.
Until 1964, Grip was Norway’s smallest municipality with 115 residents. Today the Tuula Alajoki (FI) – Sunday 29 April
settlement contains only summer houses. The boat trip from Kristiansund to Grip Curator focusing on photography and lens based art, WHERE?
takes less than one hour. and the director of the Backlight Photo Festival in Handelens Hus, Storgata 21
Tampere, Finland.
WHEN?
EAGLE AND PHOTO SAFARI WITH RIB-BOAT Practical info More information on our reviewers and their profile
Thursday 26 April 21.00-00.00
Join us to experience the densest white-tailed eagle population in the DATE AND TIME: on our web page www.nle.no/portfolio-reviews. PRICE UNTIL 20 APRIL:
world on this exclusive excursion to the island Smøla north of Kristiansund, Sunday 29 April, 450 NOK (students 350 NOK)
surrounded by a huge archipelago and known for its rich wildlife. 12.00–15.45
Practical info PRICE AFTER 20 APRIL:
PRICE PER PERSON: 550 NOK (students 450 NOK)
Late April is an amazing time of year as the eagles are incubating their eggs. During 1 290 NOK (incl. express WHERE:
the tour, you will be visiting several pairs and you will see how their daily life is. boat, RIB safari, packed At the Nordic Light House The price includes a welcome drink,
lunch and security (Meet up in the Nordic Library approximately exclusive tapas menu and 1 drink
equipment) 10 minutes before your booked appointment.) voucher. Additional beverages for sale.
Your guide is a professional wildlife photographer, who will help you during the
trip. We recommend you bring a tele-lens; 70-200mm, 300mm and 400mm are TICKETS: Tikkio / WHEN:
See page 32–33 for available appointments TICKETS:
perfect for eagle photography. Festival Office
Tikkio / Festival Office
PRICES:
The above excursions are subject to cancellation due to few passengers or bad weather forecasts 3 days 399 NOK (Ordinary) / 199 NOK (Student) NB! Limited number of tickets available.
before departure, as well as force majeure. Tickets will be fully refunded. The eagle and photo safari can be TICKETS: Minimum age is 18 years.
booked at a different time on request. For questions please email us at post@nle.no. Tikkio / Festival Office
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© Akseli Valmunen © Andrea Gjestvang
Akseli Valmunen (1987) Andrea Gjestvang (1981)
Young, documentary photographer and Young photographer with an intimate approach, exploring
photojournalist with a distinctive approach political and social issues, often connected to adolescents
(EN) In 2016, Akseli Valmunen was (NO) I 2016 ble Akseli Valmunen utnevnt (EN) Andrea Gjestvang’s project “One (NO) Andrea Gjestvangs prosjekt «En
awarded The Young Nordic Photo til Young Nordic Photographer of the Day in History”, with portraits of the dag i historien», med portretter av de
grapher of the Year with his photo Year med fotoessayet «The Same New young survivors of the 22nd of July unge overlevende etter terrorangrepet
essay “The Same New Pet”, in which Pet», der han følger forskningsarbeidet massacre on Utøya in Norway, gained på Utøya den 22. juli 2011, fikk inter-
he explores the research into clon- med kloning av dyr på et laboratorium international recognition, including nasjonal anerkjennelse, deriblant den
ing at a laboratory in South Korea. i Sør-Korea. Dette ga ham en solo the prestigious L’Iris d’Or/Sony World prestisjetunge L’Iris d’Or/Sony World
This earned him a solo exhibition at utstilling på Fotografiska i Stockholm. Photo: Sami Kero/Helsingin Sanomat Photographer of the Year 2013. Photographer of the Year 2013. Photo: Jan Tippe
Fotografiska Museum in Stockholm.
Samme år mottok han også en rekke From Finland Andrea is fascinated by remote and Andrea er fascinert av fjerne og util- From Norway
Later, he also received several other andre utmerkelser i Finland, deriblant Based in Helsinki (SF) inaccessible environments in the gjengelige miljøer i nord. I hennes Based in Oslo (NO)
awards in Finland, such as the Press Årets pressefoto, Årets fotoreportasje akselivalmunen.com North. Her ongoing project “No Man pågående prosjekt «No Man is an andreagjestvang.com
Photograph of the Year, the Reportage of og Årets fotojournalist. is an Island” from the Faroe Islands, Island» fra Færøyene ser hun på livene
the Year and Photo Journalist of the year. Lecture: Friday 10.30 explores the lives of people in vulner- til mennesker i sårbare samfunn, og Lecture: Thursday 14.00
På Nordic Light vil han vise arbeider Exhibition: The Bakery able communities, and what happens hva som skjer med mennene som blir Exhibition: The Bakery
At Nordic Light he will show works fra seriene «The Same New Pet» og with the remaining men, when the igjen når kvinnene flytter vekk. Bilder Gallery talk: Thursday 19.00
from “The Same New Pet” and the «3Hz – 300GHz» og fortelle om sin women move away. fra dette prosjektet blir stilt ut under Book signing: After lecture
“3Hz – 300GHz”, and talk about his karriere og sine arbeidsmetoder. Nordic Light. Book for sale:
career and methods. Images from this project will be “En dag i historien”
exhibited at Nordic Light.
More information: www.nle.no/ More information: www.nle.no/
guests2018/akseli-valmunen guests2018/andra-gjestvang
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© Anne Lise Flavik © Anne Lise Flavik
© Andres Serrano
Andres Serrano (1950) Anne Lise Flavik (1958)
Conceptual artist known for his provocative Photographer and former Director of Nordic Light, passionate
and often controversial works about her work and exposing photography to the public
(EN) Andres Serrano has become known (NO) Andres Serrano er blitt kjent (EN) Anne Lise Flavik has photographed (NO) Anne Lise Flavik har fotogra-
for his images of human corpses, and gjennom sine fotografier av menneske over three decades, working closely fert i over 30 år. Hun har jobbet tett
the use of bodily fluids and feces in his lik og bruk av kroppsvæsker og with Morten Krogvold and several other sammen med flere kjente fotografer,
work. His most famous image, called avføring i sitt arbeid. Hans mest kjente renowned photographers, holding deriblant Morten Krogvold, og holdt
“Piss Christ”, is of a plastic crucifix bilde, kalt «Piss Christ», er av et krus workshops both locally and abroad. flere workshops sammen med Alex
submerged in a glass of his own urine. ifiks nedsenket i et glass med hans Webb rundt om i verden.
Later, he employed traditional portrai- egen urin. Senere har han, blant mye Photo: Irina Movmyga Serrano From 2005 to 2014, she began as pro- Photo: Klara Opdahl
ture strategies to photograph, among annet, portrettert medlemmer av Ku gram manager before her promotion to I perioden 2005-2014 var Anne Lise
many things, members of the Ku Klux Klux Klan og hjemløse i New York. From USA Director of Nordic Light in Kristiansund. først programsjef, før hun tok over som From Norway
Klan and homeless New Yorkers. Based in New York (US) direktør for Nordic Light i Kristiansund. Based in Oslo (NO)
Under Nordic Light kan du se utvalgte andresserrano.org Presently as Creative Director for
At Nordic Light, you can see selected verker i storformat fra serien «Tor- Fotografihuset (The House of Photo I dag er Anne Lise kreativ leder for
large-scale works from his series ture», som spenner fra stilleben av Lecture: Friday 17.30 graphy), she concentrates on bringing Fotografihuset, der hun konsentrerer Lecture: Friday 14.00
“Torture”, spanning still lifes of med torturinstrumenter fra middelalderen Exhibition: Kunstforeningen photography to the public through the seg om å få frem fotografiet gjennom Exhibition: The Print Room
ieval torture instruments and portraits og portretter av samtidens offer for Gallery talk: Saturday 19.30 establishment of a national centre of å etablere et nasjonalt senter for Gallery talk: Friday 19.30
of contemporary human rights abuse menneskerettighetsbrudd – både Book signing: After lecture photography in Oslo. fotografi i Oslo. Portfolio reviews: Thursday
victims – both real victims re-enacting virkelige ofre som gjenskaper skrekk
Book for sale:
their horrors and subjects who volun- veldet de har opplevd og frivillige “Torture” At this year’s Nordic Light festival, this Under Nordic Light stiller
teered to stage dark scenarios for the arrangert som ofre for kunstens skyld. multi-talented woman will present multikunstneren ut bilder fra prosjektet
sake of the art. images from the project “A Whispering “A Whispering Retouch”, fra Norges
Retouch” from Kautokeino, the largest største samiske kommune Kautokeino.
The exhibition is made available for the Nordic Light audience with support from Sami community in Norway. Her lecture I sitt foredrag forteller hun om sitt
the non-profit organization a/Political (read more in the photographer’s profile). More information: www.nle.no/ and presentation will touch on a hectic hektiske og elleville fotografiske liv. More information: www.nle.no/
guests2018/andres-serrano and crazy life – with and for photography. guests2018/anne-lise-flavik
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© Asger Carlsen © Audun Lie Dahl
Asger Carlsen (1973) Audun Lie Dahl (1986)
Best known for his distorted, black-and- Visionary wildlife photographer and guide specializing in
white photographs of human figures eagles, hide photography and cold regions
(EN) Asger Carlsen began his career (NO) Asger Carlsen begynte sin karri- (EN) Audun Lie Dahl was born and (NO) Audun Lie Dahl er født og
at 16, by selling a photo of the police ere 16 år gammel ved å selge et bilde raised on the island of Smøla outside oppvokst på øya Smøla i havet utenfor
yelling at him and his friends to the av politiet som ropte etter ham og hans of Kristiansund. He and his brother Kristiansund. Sammen med broren
local newspaper. After that, he became venner til en lokal avis. Etter dette ble founded a local nature experience startet han selskapet Smøla Natur
a crime scene photographer, and later han kriminalfotograf og senere kom- company, guiding photographers opplevelser, der han guider fotografer
commercial photographer. Eventually mersiell fotograf. Etter hvert begynte by boat or taking them to specially med båt eller tar dem til spesialde-
he started to manipulate images by han å manipulere bilder ved hjelp Self portrait designed photo hides. He has also signede fotoskjul. Han har også reist Photo: Carolina Sandretto
using digital editing tools. Today, he av digitale redigeringsverktøy. I dag travelled with his camera around the med sitt kamera rundt om i verden,
is famous for his surprising, odd and er han kjent for sine overraskende, From Denmark world, especially to colder regions like spesielt til kaldere områder som Sval- From Norway
confusing images that feature re merkelige og forvirrende bilder med Based in New York (US) Svalbard and Antarctica. bard og Antarktis. Based on Smøla (NO)
arranged and transformed bodies. forvridde og transformerte kropper. www.asgercarlsen.com
His work has been featured in leading Hans arbeid har vært omtalt i ledende At Nordic Light, he will lecture and Under Nordic Light holder han fore-
publications and displayed in galleries publikasjoner og vist i gallerier og Lecture: Saturday 12.00 exhibit together with Roy Mangersnes. drag og stiller ut sammen Roy Man- Lecture: Saturday 15.30
and museums internationally. museer internasjonalt. (Together with Roger Ballen) They will take us on a trip from Smøla, gersnes. De vil ta oss med på en reise (Together with Roy Mangersnes)
Exhibition: The Photo Studio all the way to Antarctica in the South- fra Smøla, helt til Antarktis på den Exhibition: The Print Room
To Nordic Light he will bring the Til Nordic Light kommer han med Gallery talk: Saturday 18.30 ern Hemisphere and up to Svalbard, sørlige halvkule og opp til Svalbard, Photo excursion: Sunday 12.00
Book signing: After lecture (See page 8)
collaborative project “No Joke”, where samarbeidsprosjektet «No Joke», hvor almost the northernmost point on nært det nordligste punktet på jorden,
he and Roger Ballen explore the more han og Roger Ballen utforsker de mer Book for sale: earth, by sharing fantastic images and gjennom å dele fantastiske bilder og
sinister sides of the human psyche. onde sidene av den menneskelige “No Joke” stories that will inspire you to experi- historier som gir reiseglede – og sam-
Asgeir’s use of the human body as a psyken. Asgeirs bruk av menneske ence the joy of travelling – while at the tidig minner oss på at vi mennesker er
plastic medium and Roger’s interest in kroppen som plastikkobjekt og Rogers same time reminding us that we are gjester i naturen.
collages and the occult merge together interesse for kollasjer og det okkulte nature’s guests.
in a bizarre universe forenes i et bisart univers. More information: www.nle.no/ More information: www.nle.no/
guests2018/asger-carlsen guests2018/audun-lie-dahl
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© Bjørn Sterri © Bjørn Sterri Still from shooting of “Operation Arctic” Photo: Erik Avatsmark
Bjørn Sterri (1960) Grethe Bøe (1971)
Award-winning photographer who has documented his Multi-award-winning director with a special passion for both
family and himself over a period of 17 years children- and animal rights as well as environmental issues
(NO) Bjørn Sterri primarily works with (NO) Bjørn Sterri jobber primært (EN) Seeing the film E.T. by Steven (NO) Etter å ha sett filmen E.T. av
the analogue side of photography, med analog fotografering, enten med Spielberg as a kid, Grethe Bøe decided Steven Spielberg som barn, bestemte
either with a Deardorff 8”x10” or a Deardorff 8”x10” eller Polaroid-kamera. to be a film artist and a storyteller. Grethe Bøe seg for å bli filmkunstner
Polaroid camera. Twenty years old she moved to New York og historieforteller. Hun flyttet til New
Hans kontinuerlige dokumentasjon City where she studied Philosophy and York City som tjueåring for å studere
His continuous documentation of his av familien – konen Alejandra, directing while working as an actress filosofi og regi samtidig som hun job-
family – his wife Alejandra, their two sønnene Jens Linus og Pablo og Self portrait and director. She assisted Steven Spiel- bet som skuespiller og regissør. Hun Photo: Erik Avatsmark
sons Jens Linus and Pablo, and him- seg selv, er et fotografisk essay om berg on one of his documentary films. assisterte Steven Spielberg på en av
self, is a photographic essay about tid, nærvær og fravær, liv og død, From Norway hans dokumentarfilmer. From Norway
time, presence and absence, life and kjærlighet og intimitet. Han fanger Based in Oslo (NO) Back in Norway she acted in several Based in Oslo (NO)
death, affection and intimacy. He familien og sitt liv med skjønnhet, sterri.net TV-series and feature films before her Tilbake i Norge spilte hun i ulike serier
captures his family and his life with humor og menneskelighet. directorial feature film debut in 2008. og spillefilmer før hun debuterte som
beauty, humor and humanity. Lecture: Friday 15.30 Grethe has directed several TV-series spillefilmregissør i 2008. Hun har Lecture: Thursday 10.30
Hans omfattende fotografiske arbeid Exhibition: The Bakery both in Norway and internationally, regissert TV-serier i Norge og inter-
His voluminous photographic work har blitt stilt ut rundt omkring i and she has won several international nasjonalt, og har vunnet internasjonale
has been exhibited across Europe Europa og Amerika. awards for her work. Her recently priser. Hennes nylig lanserte spillefilm
and the Americas. launched feature film “Operasjon «Operasjon Mørkemann» gikk til topps
I Kristiansund stiller han ut bilder fra Mørkemann” made it to the top of the på den norske kinostatistikken.
In Kristiansund, he is exhibiting a selec- det prisvinnende prosjektet «Family Norwegian box office.
tion of images from the award-winning Photographs 2001-2018». Temaet for Grethes foredrag er «Vi
“Family Photographs 2001-2018”. The theme of Grethe’s talk is “We blir historiene vi forteller», der hun
become the stories we tell”, exploring utforsker effekten av hvem vi velger å
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the power of framing and point of view oppleve historien gjennom og fortolk- More information: www.nle.no/
guests2018/bjorn-sterri in storytelling. ningsrammene våre fortellinger gir. guests2018/grethe-boe
16 Guest photographer: Bjørn Sterri NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest speaker: Grethe Bøe 17
© Amak Mahmoodian © Joyce Tenneson © Joyce Tenneson
Amah Mahmoodian (1980) Joyce Tenneson (1945)
Photographer, film maker and curator, Fine art photographer known for her distinctive,
questioning the identity mixed style of portraiture and mythology
(EN) Amak Mahmoodian graduated from (NO) Amak Mahmoodian ble uteks (EN) Joyce Tenneson has been inter- (NO) Joyce Tenneson har blitt inter
the University of South Wales in 2015 aminert fra University of South Wales nationally lauded as one of the leading nasjonalt hyllet som en av sin genera
with a practice PHD in photography. i 2015 med en praktisk doktorgrad i photographers of her generation. sjons fremste fotografer.
Her body of work “Shenasnameh” was fotografering. Hennes arbeid “She-
published as a book in 2016. The book nasnameh” ble utgitt i bokform i 2016. She is famous for her ethereal, roman- Hun er kjent for sine eteriske, roman-
has since been shortlisted for a num- Boken har siden blitt listet for en rekke tic photographs of women, flowers, tiske fotografier av kvinner, blomster
ber of awards, such as Time Magazine priser, for eksempel Time Magazine Self portrait and now also trees. Her unique vision og nå også trær. Hennes unike visjon Photo: Mary Dowling
2016 and Arthur Book, Rencontres Arles 2016 og Arthur Book, Rencontres Arles makes her photographs immediately gjør hennes fotografier umiddelbart
2016. In addition, the work has been 2016. I tillegg har arbeidet blitt utstilt From Iran recognizable. She creates enigmatic gjenkjennelige. Hun skaper gåtefulle og From USA
widely exhibited internationally. bredt internasjonalt. Based in Bristol (UK) and sensuous images that are timeless sanselige bilder som er tidløse og ufor- Based in Maine (US)
amakmahmoodian.co.uk and haunting, and her signature-style glemmelige og hennes signaturlignende tenneson.com
Amak’s work questions the identity, it Amaks arbeid stiller spørsmål rundt images aim to show the inner person bilder tar sikte på å vise det indre men-
expresses something personal which identitet, det uttrykker noe personlig Lecture: Friday 12.00 hovering behind the façade. nesket, som svever bak fasaden. Lecture: Sunday 10.00
pertains to a general issue. She som gjelder et generelt problem. Hun Exhibition: The Bakery Exhibition: The Bakery
explores her own identity through utforsker sin egen identitet gjennom Gallery talk: Friday 18.30 Joyce’s work has been published in Joyces arbeid har blitt publisert i bøker Gallery talk: Sunday 15.00
her projects and each project is a sine prosjekter, og hvert prosjekt er books and major magazines, and og store magasiner, og stilt ut på Portfolio reviews: Friday
chapter of her life – and a journey, et kapittel av hennes liv, og en reise, exhibited in museums and galleries, museer og gallerier over hele verden.
inside and outside. både på innsiden og utsiden. worldwide.
Til Nordic Light kommer hun med
For Amak, the hallmark of photogra- For Amak er kjennetegnet ved At Nordic Light, she will be exhibiting verker fra sin nyeste serie «Gold Trees».
phy is telling the truth – photographs fotografering å fortelle sannheten - works from her latest series “Gold Trees”.
are magical and full of mysteries. fotografier er magiske og fulle
av mysterier. More information: www.nle.no/ More information: www.nle.no/
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18 Guest photographer: Amak Mahmoodian NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest photographer: Joyce Tenneson 19© Kathrine Lindman © Kathrine Lindman © Linda Connor © Linda Connor
Kathrine Lindman (1969) Linda Connor (1944)
Internationally acclaimed jewelry artist with Celebrated photographer known for her
a new collection inspired by seaweed luminous and iconic photographs
(EN) Kathrine Lindman has been (NO) Kathrine Lindman har jobbet (EN) Linda Connor has a long and dis- (NO) Linda Connor har en lang
working as a jewelry artist since 1996. som smykkekunstner siden 1996. tinguished career in photography, and og fremgangsrik karriere innen
Her designs are based on elements Hennes design er basert på elementer is widely acknowledged for her unique fotografering og er viden anerkjent for
from nature, and she works with fra naturen, og hun jobber med form visual style. sin unike visuelle stil.
shapes and colors in various ways. og farger på ulike måter. Hennes
Her signature line is “Seashell” in signaturkolleksjon er «Seashell» i sølv Taking photographs with a large format Etter å ha fotografert med storformat-
silver and enamel. At Nordic Light, og emalje. Under Nordic Light lanserer Photo: Espen Odén Evertsen
view camera in exotic locations, until kamera på eksotiske steder, frem Photo credit: Lacphoto.org
she will launch her brand-new jewelry hun sin helt nye kolleksjon med smyk- 2008 she contacted printed her nega- kalte hun frem til 2008 negativene på
collection inspired by seaweed. ker inspirert av tang. From Norway tives on printing-out paper using sun- utskriftspapir ved hjelp av sollys og From USA
Based in Kristiansund (NO) light, then gold-toning the prints. With gulltonet deretter utskriftene. Med Based in San Fransisco (US)
Since 2010, Kathrine has been pro- Siden 2010 har hun blitt promotert gjen- the changes in photographic materials, endringene i fotografisk materiell har
kathrinelindman.no
moted through a gallery in New York, nom en gallerist i New York, og hennes she has evolved her work to produce hun utviklet sitt arbeid til produksjon
and her jewelry appeared on the cat- smykker ble vist på catwalken under Exhibition: The Bakery her images using digital printing tech- av bilder ved hjelp av digitale utskrifts Lecture: Saturday 14.00
walk during New York Fashion Week New York Fashion Week i 2012. Hun har niques, including exploring beyond teknikker, og også utforsket utover Exhibition: The Bakery
in 2012. She has been presented at vært presentert på flere kunstmesser og paper to images on silk and metal. papir til bilder på silke og metall. Gallery talk: Sunday 17.00
several art fairs and prestigious exhibi- prestisjefulle utstillinger internasjonalt. Book signing: After lecture
tions internationally. Linda has been exhibiting, publishing På Nordic Light stiller hun ut bilder fra Book for sale:
Hun fikk mye oppmerksomhet da and presenting her work nationally and sine mange reiser til Himalaya, i tillegg “Odyssey; The Photographs of
She received attention when Barack Barack Obama besøkte Norge i 2009 internationally. At Nordic Light she will til serien «UnEarthed» med bilder av Linda Connor”
Obama visited Norway in 2009 to be for å motta Nobels Fredspris, og et av exhibit photographs from her many avstøpningene av menneskekropper
awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and hennes smykker ble kjøpt inn av depart trips to the Himalayas, as well as the fra Pompeii.
one of her jewelry was purchased by the ementet som gave til Michelle Obama. series “UnEarthed” of images of body
ministry as a gift to Michelle Obama. More information: www.nle.no/ casts from Pompeii. More information: www.nle.no/
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20 Guest artist: Kathrine Lindman NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest photographer: Linda Connor 21©Lisen Stibeck © Massimo Leardini © Massimo Leardini
Lisen Stibeck (1952) Massimo Leardini (1959)
Photographer working on long-term projects, One of the most sought-after photographers
often abroad in Scandinavia
(EN) Lisen’s keen interest in teen- (NO) Hennes sterke interesse for (EN) Italian Massimo Leardini came (NO) Italienske Massimo Leardini kom
age identity developed into her photo tenåringsidentitet utviklet seg to Norway in the 80s and started til Norge på 80-tallet og startet sin
book “Daughters”, portraying young til fotoboken «Daugthers», som his photo career here. His unique fotokarriere her. Hans unike estetikk
women from different countries and portretterer unge kvinner fra ulike aesthetic and sensibility captures the og sensibilitet fanger menneskekrop-
walks of life. The book was interna- land og steder i livet. Boken fikk human body in harmony with the time- pen i harmoni med det tidløse skandi-
tionally recognized. internasjonal anerkjennelse. less Scandinavian landscape. naviske landskapet.
Photo: Mary Ellen Mark Self portrait
Later her focus turned to the inner Senere har hun fokusert på psykens Today he is a sought-after photogra- Han er i dag en ettertraktet fotograf,
landscape of the psyche. A world of indre landskap. En verden av drøm- From Sweden pher, working primarily with commer- som primært gjør kommersielle From Italy
dreams opened up as she delved into mer åpnet seg når hun dykket inn i en Based in Lidingö (SE) cial assignments, shooting fashion, oppdrag med mote, portretter og Based in Oslo (NO)
a form of magical realism. In another form for magisk realisme. I et annet lisenstibeck.com portraits and series for magazines serier for blant andre D2. Han jobber leardini.com
work, her haunting black-and-white prosjekt gir hennes uforglemmelige like Norwegian D2. He also works with også med andre prosjekter.
imagery carries a suggestion of emerg- bilder i sort-hvitt en ide om nye for- Lecture: Thursday 12.00 other projects. Lecture: Thursday 17.00
ing narratives, at times evoking loss, tellinger, og fremkaller til tider tap, Exhibition: The Print Room Massimo har gitt ut flere fotobøker Exhibition: The Bakery
grief and death and then again, a cele sorg og død, og videre en feiring av Book signing: After lecture Massimo has published several og stiller ut regelmessig både i Norge Book signing: After lecture
bration of life in brilliant, abstract color. livet i strålende, abstrakt farge. photobooks and exhibits regularly in og i utlandet.
Book for sale: Book for sale:
“Daughters” Norway and abroad. “In Between”
Lisen will exhibit works from the project Lisen vil stille ut bilder fra prosjek- På Nordic Light stiller han ut fra flere av
“Daugthers”. Her lecture will focus on tet «Daugthers». Hennes forelesning At Nordic Light he will exhibit works sine prosjekter, deriblant «In Between».
how pictures are affecting us in different handler om hvordan bilder påvirker oss from a range of projects, among
ways and how she works to translate på forskjellige måter og hvordan hun them “In Between”.
suffering or happiness into a picture. arbeider for å oversette lidelse eller
lykke til et bilde. More information: www.nle.no/ More information: www.nle.no/
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22 Guest photographer: Lisen Stibeck NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest photographer: Massimo Leardini 23© Morten Krogvold © Morten Krogvold
© Olivia Parker
Morten Krogvold (1950) Olivia Parker (1941)
One of Norway’s leading photographers, known for his Recognized as one of the foremost still-life
classic portraits of artists, politicians and other celebrities photographers of her generation
(EN) Morten Krogvold has been (NO) Morten Krogvold har vært (EN) Olivia Parker started her career (NO) Olivia Parker begynte sin karriere
passionately engaged in photography lidenskapelig opptatt av fotografi making ephemeral constructions to med å fotografere flyktige konstruk
since he was a young boy. Today he is siden han var ung gutt. I dag er han photograph, and experimented with the sjoner, og eksperimenterte med lysets
a respected photographer with black en respektert fotograf med sort/hvitt endless possibilities of light. uendelige muligheter.
and white as his trademark. He is som sitt varemerke. Han er kjent for
known for his enthusiasm and ability sin entusiasme og evne til å formidle In the seventies, she worked exclusiv På 70-tallet jobbet hun utelukkende
in relation to promoting photography, fotografi og han har arrangert hundre- Photo: Inger Mackenzie ely in black-and-white, using large i sort/hvitt og brukte storformat- Self portrait
and he has hosted hundreds of work- vis av workshops i 20 land. format cameras. Later she worked kamera. Senere jobbet hun med Pola-
shops in 20 countries. From Norway with Polaroid and Cibachrome color roid og Cibachrome fargematerialer. From USA
Morten Krogvold har også utgitt et stort Based in Oslo (NO) materials. In the mid-nineties, she På midten av 90-tallet begynte hun å Based in Boston (US)
Morten has published many books and antall bøker og holdt utallige utstill- krogvold.com started to experiment with computers eksperimentere med datamaskiner og oliviaparker.com
held numerous exhibitions at home inger i inn- og utland. Han har vært and digital software. digital programvare.
and abroad. He has been artistic direc- kunstnerisk leder for fotofestivalen Lecture: Thursday 19.00 Lecture: Sunday 11.30
tor of the Nordic Light photo festival Nordic Light siden oppstarten i 2006. Exhibition: The Bakery She has had more than one hundred Hun har hatt over hundre solo-utstill- Exhibition: The Bakery
since its inception in 2006. Book signing: TBA solo exhibitions in the US and abroad inger i USA og utenlands, og er repre- Gallery talk: Sunday 16.00
Krogvold står for årets åpningsfore- and her work is represented in many sentert i en rekke museumssamlinger. Book signing: After lecture
Book for sale:
Morten will be holding this year’s drag under Nordic Light. Han vil “Tjueseks fotografer” museum collections. Book for sale:
opening lecture at Nordic Light. He will også lansere sin nye bok «Tjueseks Til Nordic Light kommer Olivia med det “Vanishing in Plain Sight”
also launch his new book, a collection fotografer», en samling portretter av To Nordic Light, Olivia brings the dypt personlige prosjektet «Vanishing
of portraits of the world’s most prom- verdens fremste fotografer, og stille ut deeply personal project “Vanishing in Plain Sight». Bildene er hennes
inent photographers, and exhibit a et utvalg av disse. in Plain Sight”. The photographs are spekulasjoner rundt hva som skjedde i
selection of them. her imagination’s journey through her hennes manns sinn da han gradvis ble
More information: www.nle.no/ husband’s continual changes due to rammet av Alzheimers. More information: www.nle.no/
guests2018/morten-krogvold Alzheimer’s disease. guests2018/olivia-parker
24 Guest photographer: Morten Krogvold NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest photographer: Olivia Parker 25© Paolo Roversi © Paolo Roversi © Pål Laukli
Paolo Roversi (1947) Pål Laukli (1975)
A master photographer best known for his exceptional One of Norway´s most sought-after
portrait and fashion photography commercial photographers
(EN) Paolo Roversi began his career (NO) Paolo Roversi startet sin kar- (EN) Pål Laukli’s photographic expres- (NO) Pål Lauklis fotografiske uttrykk
in 1970 with photojournalism assign- riere i 1970 med fotojournalistiske sion is best described as playful, clean kan best beskrives som lekent, rent og
ments, but soon shifted his focus to oppdrag, men skiftet snart fokus til and almost minimalistic, often featur- nesten minimalistisk – ofte kjenneteg-
fashion, shooting fashion editorials mote, hvor han fotograferte mote ing a characteristic and distinct use of net ved karakteristisk og distinkt bruk
and advertising campaigns. In the reportasjer og reklamekampanjer. I both light and shadow. av både lys og skygge.
early 1980s he added large-format begynnelsen av 1980-tallet begynte
Polaroid photography to his practice, a han å ta i bruk Polaroid storformat Self portrait Pål has hosted numerous solo exhibit Pål har holdt en rekke soloutstillinger Photo: Jonas Rask
medium that enhanced his trademark fotografering – noe som skulle bli ions and has an impressive client list. og har en imponerende kundeliste.
style for many years. hans varemerke i mange år. From Italy He also does film direction within the Han regisserer også kommersiell film. From Norway
Based in Paris (FR) commercial sector. Based in Oslo (NO)
Paolo is known for his striking, intimate Paolo er best kjent for sin slående paoloroversi.com Siden 2008 har Pål, hans kone Trude tinagent.no
portraiture and classical visual lan- intime portrettering og klassisk Since 2008, Pål, his wife Trude Mokkel- Mokkelbost Laukli og deres team
guage. His extraordinary fashion pic- visuelle språk. Hans enestående Lecture: Saturday 17.00 bost Laukli and their team have been jobbet tett sammen med Maya Vik, Lecture: Thursday 15.30
tures have graced the pages of all the motebilder har prydet de viktigste Book signing: After lecture working closely with Maya Vik, a Nor- tidligere bassist i Montee, nå solo-art- Exhibtion: The Print Room
best magazines for decades. He has motemagasinene i flere tiår. Han har wegian singer, songwriter and bass ist, hvor de har produsert promobilder, Gallery talk: Thursday 18.00
Book for sale:
documented all the most famous mod- fotografert alle de mest kjente foto- “Paolo Roversi (Photofile)” player. The cooperation comprises en eksklusiv fotobok, fotoutstilling,
els and movie stars, collaborated with modellene og filmstjernene, samarbei- promo images, an exclusive photo musikkvideoer, albumcover og mer.
the leading fashion and beauty houses, det med de ledende mote- og skjønn- book, a photo exhibition, music videos,
published several books and his work hetshusene, gitt ut flere bøker og hans album covers and more. Til Nordic Light kommer han med
has been exhibited around the world. verk har blitt stilt ut over hele verden. helt nytt materiale, i tillegg til en del
At Nordic Light he will exhibit brand new tidligere arbeider.
material, as well as some previous work.
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26 Guest photographer: Paolo Roversi NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest photographer: Pål Laukli 27© Roger Ballen © Roy Mangersnes
Roger Ballen (1950) Roy Mangersnes (1978)
One of the most influential, innovative and important Internationally recognized and award-
photographic artists of his generation winning wildlife photographer
(EN) Roger Ballen’s photographs span (NO) Roger Ballens fotografier spen- (EN) Roy Mangersnes is a trained (NO) Roy Mangersnes er utdannet
over forty years and his distinctive style ner over førti år, og hans særegne behavioral ecologist and professional atferdsøkolog og profesjonell fotograf
has evolved using a simple square for- stil har utviklet seg ved hjelp av et photographer working all over the som jobber over hele verden. Hans
mat in black and white. His strange and enkelt kvadratformat i svart-hvitt. world. His images can be seen in mag- bilder kan sees i internasjonale bøker
extreme works confront viewers and Hans underlige og ekstreme verker azines and books internationally, he og magasiner, han har utgitt flere egne
challenge them to come with him on a konfronter seerne og utfordrer dem has published several books and won bøker og vunnet flere priser, blant
journey into their own minds. Through til å bli med ham på en reise inn i sine Photo: Marguerite Rossouw multiple awards including BBC Wild- annet BBC Wildlife Photographer of the Photo: Ole Jørgen Liodden
the years, he developed a style he egne sinn. Gjennom årene har han life Photographer of the Year (UK) and Year (UK) og Nature Best Awards (USA).
describes as “documentary fiction”. gradvis utviklet en stil han selv kaller From USA Nature Best Awards (USA). From Norway
for dokumentar-fiksjon. Based in Johannesburg (SA) Ved siden av sin karriere som fotograf, Based in Sandnes (NO)
Roger has published over twenty-five rogerballen.com Beside his career as a photographer, er Roy partner og profesjonell fotograf- roymangersnes.com
books and his work is collected by Roger har gitt ut mer enn 25 bøker og Roy is a partner and professional vert i WildPhoto Travel med oppdrag
some of the most important museums hans verker finnes på noen av verdens Lecture: Saturday 12.00 photographic host for WildPhoto Travel, rundt om i verden. Lecture: Saturday 15.30
in the world. fremste museer. (Together with Asger Carlsen) doing assignments around the world. (Together with Audun Lie Dahl)
Exhibition: The Photo Studio Under Nordic Light holder han fore- Exhibition: The Print Room
To Nordic Light he will bring the Til Nordic Light kommer han med Gallery talk: Saturday 18.30 At Nordic Light, he will exhibit and drag og stiller ut sammen Audun Lie Book signing: After Lecture
collaborative project “No Joke” samarbeidsprosjektet «No Joke», Book signing: After lecture lecture together with Audun Lie Dahl. Dahl. De vil ta oss med på en reise i Photo excursion: Sunday 12.00
(See page 8)
together with Asger Carlsen. In their sammen med Asger Carlsen. I deres Books for sale: They will take us on a trip through spektakulære områder, gjennom å dele
bizarre universe, Asgeir’s use of the bisarre univers, forenes Asgeirs bruk “Ballenesque” spectacular areas, by sharing fantastic fantastiske bilder og historier som gir Book for sale:
“No Joke” “Frozen in time”
human body as a plastic medium and av menneskekroppen som plastikk images and stories that will inspire reiseglede – og samtidig minne oss på
Rogers’s interest in collages and the objekt og Rogers interesse for kollas- you to experience the joy of travelling at vi mennesker er gjester i naturen.
occult merge together. jer og det okkulte. – while at the same time reminding us
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28 Guest photographer: Roger Ballen NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 NORDIC LIGHT INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY 2018 Guest photographer: Roy Mangersnes 29You can also read
