While planning the opening of a gallery specializing in fine art photography in Oslo in 2010, the artists we are so fortunate to represent are in demand all over the world. Christian Houge recently received information from his gallery in San Fransisco, the Hosfelt Gallery, that one of the motifs from the ‘Arctic Technology’ series is acquired by the Nevada Art Museum. The piece will be part of the museums permanent collection. The museum has an interesting approach focusing on “art organized around the general themes of land and environment. This thematic, rather than historical or stylistic focus on the environment mirrors the community’s growing interest in the protection of the land. Furthermore, the focus provides scope and direction for future acquisitions and exhibitions.”

It is also worth mentioning that Houge was nominated for the Prix Pictet in Paris in 2009. Sponsored by the Geneva private bank Pictet & Cie, the Prix Pictet is the world’s first prize dedicated to photography and sustainability. It has a unique mandate – to use the power of photography to communicate crucial messages to a global audience; and it has a unique goal – art of the highest order, applied to the immense social and environmental threats of the new millennium. Houge is participating in a group exhibition at Galleri A in Oslo to the 10th of January, and is also invited as one of the main exhibitors at the traveling group exhibition put together by the Akershus Art Centre, opening on January 16th.

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Lisa Holden is participating in a group exhibition “Winter in Amsterdam“ together with Igor Kruter, Arthur Tress, Dirk de Herder, Paul Huf and others at the Eduard Planting fine art photographs, to January the 30th

Lisa  is taking part in the ‘Real is me’ art fair in Amsterdam with the same Eduard Planting Fine Art Photographs, from 14 – 17 January 2010, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, Piet Heinkade 27, 1019 BR Amsterdam. Look for boot no 26.

She will also be in a 2-person show with Jefferson Heyman, from 13 February until 27 March also at Eduard Planting Fine Art Photographs, Eerste Bloemdwarsstraat 2 links, 1016 KS Amsterdam.

Lisa will also be represented  at the 19th annual Photo LA, Los Angeles, US, from January 14-17 at Santa Monica Civic Center. Her US Gallerist, Alex Novac from Contemporary/Vintage Works has chosen her as the only contemporary artist for their show, which is quite an honour… The hosts are David LaChapelle and the actor Chris Lowell.

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We are looking forward to seeing William Ropp in Oslo again, he will be lecturing at the BILDER Nordic School of Photography in mid January. William enjoys lecturing – and is inspired by the energy and the enthusiasm he receives from all the talented students he meets. The Swedish magazine FOTO no 1, 2010, features a 10 pages article on William Ropp, his workshops and his artistic career. He will be holding workshops at the BILDER Nordic in Stockholm in March, and at the same school in Oslo in April. Enjoy an interview with the artist in disguise from the opening of his retrospective in Nancy, France HERE.

William is currently exhibiting his ‘Children’ series in Mexico – at the Centro Cultural in Guanajuato, Mexico. His upcoming book,  ’Dreamt memories from Africa’ is on its way to the printers, and will be launched in April.

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If you are interested in photography and shared territories,  why not consider a workshop in Bali with Robert Sannes in March. This workshop includes both photography and yoga, and focuses on developing your creativity and intuition. Sannes has been lecturing at the BILDER Nordic School of Photography for some years now, with remarkable feedback from enthusiastic and loyal students. Sannes also offers one-day inspirational classes for groups and corporate companies. Contact us for more information.

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Finally; Gullsnitt is maybe Norway’s most important competition in photography. The juryes are announced at www.gullsnitt.com, and we are looking forward to announcement of the winners at DogA in Oslo on the 19th of February 2010.