Kjell Nupen was born in Kristiansand As young as 13 he decided to become a painter He has studied at the National Academy of Fine Art in Oslo and at Staatliche Kunstakademie in Dusseldorf He achieved a breakthrough as a relatively young painter and graphic artist, and has been a noted figure in Norwegian contemporary art for many years
This multi-talented artist has exhibited his works in many countries When he was just 20 years old, his works were acquired by a number of major, influential institutions Kjell Nupen has carried out many decoration assignments – the best known of these is the design of Otterdalparken in Kristiansand, a sculpture installation which opened in 1991
Kjell Nupen’s art from the 1970s was largely motivated by criticism of the society existing at that time During the 1980s the political and aggressive aspect was toned down and his art became more contemplative Landscape scenes began featuring in the artist’s repertoire and an emphasis of the paintings’ coloristic and formal qualities has since played a major role in Nupen’s art
Kjell Nupen has lived in the Agder counties for most of his working life and spent several years in Tvedestrand He currently resides in Kristiansand, Norway
KJELL NUPEN
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Born 1955 in Kristiansand
Education:
1972-75 National Academy of Fine Art, Oslo
1975-76 Staatliche Kunstakademie, Düsseldorf
Separate exhibitions selected
2010
galleri NB, Viborg Denmark
2009
"Herbarium"Galleri Brandstrup, Oslo, Norway
2008
Ålesund Kunstforening
Sørlandets Kunstmuseum
Vestfold Kunstmuseum
2007
Kastrupgaardsamlingen, Danmark
Museet for religiøs Kunst, Lemvig, Danmark
Hafnarborg center of Culture and Fine art, Iceland
Galerie Marialund, Paris
2006
Galleri Guddal Rosendal Kunstfestival
Galleri Ismene, Trondheim
Galleri BI-Z, Kristiansand
Haugesund Billedgalleri, Haugesund
2005
Listsavn, Faeroe Islands Art Museum
Festival exhibitor, 33rd Norwegian Film Festival, Haugesund Art Museum
Galleri Bouhlou, Bergen
Galleri NB, Viborg, Denmark
2004
Galleri Osebro, Porsgrunn
Galleri Wang, Oslo
Edition Larsen, Stockholm Art Fair
2003
Galleri NB - Roskilde Gasværk
Bomuldsfabriken Kunsthall - Arendal
Galleri Guddal - Rosendal
2002
Espace Croix Baragnon, Toulouse
Pulchri Studio, The Hague
Galleri Bouhlou, Bergen
Pinacoteca do Estado de San Paulo, San Paulo
Museo de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires
Museo de Bellas Artes, Montevideo
La Galerie Danoise, Paris
2001
Casa Andrade Muricy, Curitiba
Galleri NB, Viborg
Galleri Wang, Oslo
2000
Trondheim Museum of Art
Lillehammer Art Museum
Sørlandet Art Museum, Kristiansand
1999
Galleri NB, Viborg
La Galerie Danoise, Paris
Galleri Ismene, Trondheim
Gallery Norderforum, Flensburg
1998
Galleri Wang, Oslo
Galleri Christian Dam, Copenhagen
Galleri F-15, Moss
Múzeum Moderného Umenia Andy Warhola,
Medzilaborce, Slovenia
1997
Galleri NB, Viborg
Fredriksten Festning, Halden
Bryggens Museum, Bergen
1996
Kunstverein Bruchsal, Karlsrohe
Galerie Kampnagel, Hamburg
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
Emblem, Rogaland Art Museum, Stavanger
Galleri Egelund, Copenhagen
1995
Galleri Sølvberget, Stavanger
Emblem, Henie-Onstad Art Centre, Høvikodden
Bergen Contemporary Art Centre
1994
Galleri Wang, Oslo
Christianssands Kunstforening, Kristiansand
Galerie Egelund, Copenhagen
1993
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
1992
Galleri Wang, Oslo
1991
Galleri Wang, Oslo
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
1989
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
1988
Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo
1987
Horisont (Horizon), med Paal-Helge Haugen,
Henie-Onstad Art Centre, Høvikodden
1986
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
Galerie Ariel, Paris
Wang Kunsthandel, Oslo
Galleri Riis, Oslo
1984
L'infini Voyage, Henie-Onstad Art Centre, Høvikodden
L'infini Voyage, Kristiansand Kunstforening
Galleri Riis, Oslo/Trondheim
1983
Tromsø Museum of Contemporary Art (with Gunnar Torvund)
1982
Trondheim Art Society (with Gunnar Torvund)
Galleri Riis, Oslo
1981
Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo
1980
Galleri Tanum, Oslo
1978
Kunstnerforbundet, Oslo
1976
Galleri BI-Z, Kristiansand
Group exhibitions
2004
Zoo, Copenhagen
Museum Vida Konsthall, Øland
2003
Norwegian Images, Oslo
2001
Skrikets ekko (Echoes of The Scream), Edvard Munch Museum Oslo
Art exhibitions in focus, Bomuldsfabrikken, Arendal
1999
100 years of Norwegian landscapes, Lillehammer Art Museum
1998
Present, Bomuldsfabriken, Arendal
Großes Kunstausstellung, Düsseldorf
Landscape, Sørlandet Art Museum, Kristiansand
1996
Norwegian Art, China National Gallery, Beijing
Norwegian Art, Shanghai Art Museum, Shanghai
1994
Galleri Wang, Oslo
Galleri Egelund, Copenhagen
Theme: Jakob Weidemann, Henie-Onstad Kunstsenter, Høvikodden
1991-93
Nature’s treasures, travelling exhibition in the Nordic Countries
1991
Ludvig Eikås and his students, Oslo Art Society
Galleri Wang, Oslo
1990
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
1989
Norway in pictures; Norwegian landscapes 1814 - 1989, Henie-Onstad Art Centre, Høvikodden
1988
Norwegian art, Århus Art Society
Norwegian art, Nicolai church, Copenhagen
Galerie Moderne, Silkeborg
1987
Galerie Wolfensberger, Zürich
1983
9 Norwegian Graphic Artists, National Gallery, Oslo
Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo
Copenhagen Art Academy, Copenhagen
1982
12th Youth Biennial, Museé d'Art Moderne de la
Ville de Paris
Sara Hilden Museum, Tampere
Nordic Graphic Art, Sunderland Art Centre
Nordic Graphic Art, Galleri F-15, Moss
1981
3rd International Graphic Art Biennial, Seoul
9th Østensjøbiennale, Rostock
27 Young artists, Kunstnernes Hus, Oslo
European Graphic Art Biennial, Baden-Baden
1979
Norwegian 1970s trends, Culture Centre, Stockholm
1977
Critical Realism, Galleri F-15, Moss
1976
Galerie Atlantis, Duisburg
Decorative assignments
2010
Telemark Sykehus, Skien, Norway
Forum Jaeren, Bryne, Norway
2009
Ansgar Kapel, Kristiansand, Norway
2008
AB6 Amager Boulevard Copenhagen, Denmark
2004
Søm Church, Kristiansand
2002
M/S The World
Hurtigruten ship M/S Trollfjord (TFDS)
Hurtigruten ship M/S Finnmarken (OVDS)
2001
Bølgen & Moi, Kristiansand, Krukke (The Pot)
1999
Viborg town
1995
Sogndalen, Paal-Helge Haugen park, Tvedestrand
Bergen town
1994
Gravane, Kristiansand, Krukke (The Pot)
Ernst & Young, Oslo
1993-95
Statoil, Stavanger
1993
Gimlekollen, Kristiansand
1991
Otterdalsparken, Kristiansand
1989
Hydro ASA, Oslo
Aker Brygge, Oslo
1988
Silkeborg By
1986
Stavanger Airport Sola
1979
Hånes School
Collections
Hydro ASA, Oslo
Helsingborg Art Museum
China Modern Art Museum
National Museum, Oslo
Rogaland Art Museum, Stavanger
Arts Council of Norway, Oslo
Oslo Municipalities Art Collection, Oslo
Henie-Onstad Art Centre, Høvikodden
Nordic Culture Fund, Nordic Art Centre, Helsinki
Fond National D´Art Contemporain, Paris
Stadt Baden - Baden
Bergen Art Gallery, Bergen
Trondheim Art Museum
Stavanger Art Gallery
Västerås Art Museum
Sørlandet Art Museum
Bomuldsfabrikken Kunsthall
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