SEC-S16W2 | My Trip to a Museum or Zoo | The newest addition to the Kristiansand art scene is the “Kunstsiloen” (Norway)

On 11th of May this year, a new center that will function both as a museum and arrange art exhibitions has opened. From the start of the day and through out the afternoon and evening, the city's residents could see both the art and how the old grain silo has been transformed into a spectacular frame around the art exhibitions. The silo now house the art collection that Nicolai Tangen has been given to his hometown. In addition there will be changing exhibitions. On the opening day, we were let into the building in groups. Each group got two hours. It was not enough to enjoy both the art, the building, look at the view from the skybar, as well as the shop and the workshop during these two hours. We chose only to see parts of the exhibition. I rather think that I will return and spend more time here some other day. I wasn't prepared for what an architectural gem it has turned into. I didn't bring camera. The photos were taken with my phone.

This project of transforming this old grain silo into an art center has taken 7 years. Private individuals and foundations are behind the entire project. When it became known to the citizens, it created big headlines and a lot of discustions in the political parties. But now it is open. It might turn out to be popular. I also think it might be a place many tourist will like to visit.

When inside I actually got just as occupied with the staircase. I was not the only one. Look at one of the photos. Another person is standing in the bottom taking photos in the opposite direction.

May 11th, 2024

May 31th, 2020

It was impossible to get good photos outside. There were too many people. The only one I took was the one above that shows the top and side building. But I also found an older photo from 2020 that gives a much better idea of the whole silo.

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