blankspace
blankspace is a gallery/ studio / workshop space for art, located at Turbinveien 3, Oslo 0167. We uphold art through education, and hope to bridge the gap between artist and buyer as well as artwork and viewer.
blankspace is a gallery/ studio / workshop space for art, located at Turbinveien 3, Oslo 0167. We uphold art through education, and hope to bridge the gap between artist and buyer as well as artwork and viewer.
Class for students or new artists, who are in the starting phase of their career as an illustrator.
A special live drawing workshop with burlesque models, special effects, and snacks! FREE to everyone who comes in costume ;)
Blank Space’s newest group exhibition highlights the similarities between visual and auditory communication through an inspirational project pairing 28 artists and musicians. The public is welcome to the vernissage Friday October 6th from 18:00 – 21:00, with a full live concert, and will be on display every Sunday through Thursday from 11:00 – 17:00 until November 23rd 2017.
Blank Space’s newest solo exhibition highlights Norwegian illustrator Lars Autrande with a series of both new and old artworks highlighting the artist’s complicated relationship to nature. Sculptures, silkscreens, and illustrations describe an alternative world where plants have developed an almost nature. Is it a warning, a celebration – or all just good fun from an eccentric personality?
Are you interested in taking part in or witnessing instant stage/music compositions? Welcome to Acts – in Pulse this saturday. Through games and tasks we investigate narratives and group dynamics with the audience and each other. Free entrance, but donations are welcome!
Opening TONIGHT!
Monsters: They are among us features 103 artworks, 19 short films and animations, live dancers, and a full DJ set from 18:00-21:00 at Blank Space in Oslo: A full international cultural experience that gives artists, designers, and creatives of all mediums the chance to show audiences monsters both real and imaginary.
Welcome to Blank Space’s special Halloween edition of figure drawing!
Join us Tuesday October 25th for live drawing with a clothed model – but not just ANY clothing, a super special Halloween costume guaranteed to give you goosebumps.
No supplies provided, cost is 70kr. We recommend bringing whatever supplies you feel most comfortable with, whether it be charcoal, pen, tablet computer – whatever!
No registration required – just show up! Seating is limited, so come early!
Come and join Blank Space August 30th for 2 hours of strange, awkward, and dynamic figure drawing poses!
Are you bored of the same old contrapposto? Wish your art model had more life? The stop by from 18:00 – 20:00 and bring your sketch pad while we draw a model who promises to test your knowledge of the way the human body works.
Join Blank Space and Brazillian artist Theo Felizzola for this 4 hour class dedicated to figure painting via contemporary impressionism.
On Friday, November 6th, 2015 Blank Space is opening its newest solo exhibition, Sigbjørn Lilleng, featuring new and old work from the comic artist himself. The opening night is open on November 6th from 18:00 -21:00, and the show lasts until December 15th 2015.
On Friday, March 20th Blank Space will be hosting The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund in a collaborative art exhibition focusing on comic art and free speech. The show, which lasts until May 29th 2015 , is the highlight of a series of events including a lecture on March 20th, and an open panel discussion on censorship sponsored by Kulturhuset on the 21st.
The Dirty Art: A Celebration of Norwegian Street Art, Vol 2, is an annual show highlighting Norwegian street art and artists. The public is welcome Friday December 5th from 18:00 – 21:00, and every Friday – Sun from 11:00 – 17:00 until January 25th, 2015. The show features the work of Martin Whatson, Atle Østrem, Hama, Stein, Argus, and more.
October 4th 2014 Sterling Hundley, creator of Blue Collar / White Collar, has agreed to host a special, one-time creative workshop for the Norwegian public, in collaboration with his new exhibition opening with Blank Space on October 3rd 2014.
On Friday, October 3rd, 2014 Blank Space is opening its newest show, The Spoils of Saint Hubris, a solo show by the renowned Sterling Hundley featuring large and small scale paintings for the Norwegian public from 18:00 – 21:00. The artist will be present, as well as hosting a special 3-day workshop. Refreshments will be served.
On October 2nd, 9:00, Sterling Hundley – renowned US artist, illustrator and art advocate, will be present for a FREE portfolio review for art enthusiasts, students, and professionals alike.
On Friday, July 4th, 2014 Blank Space is opening its next show, The Big Review, which highlights Blank Space’s one year anniversary in Oslo since its inception in 2013. The show will open on July 4th 2014 with a opening reception from 18:00 – 21:00, and will be on display until September 28th. Refreshments will be served.
DRINK AND DRAW at Blank Space (www.blankspaceoslo.com)!
Tuesday June 24th from 18:00 -20:00, costs 50kr.
On Friday May 9th, 2014 Blank Space is opening its newest show, Compositions, featuring photographic works from Norwegian and international artists from 18:00 – 21:00. This show emphasizes the critical eye photographers develop in their daily lives as artists. Refreshments will be served. The exhibition will be showing on weekends until June 29th.