Landeskogen Kunstsanatorium
A centre for art, printmaking, and historical knowledge in SetesdalLandeskogen brings new life to a former early twentieth-century sanatorium, transforming it into a living art centre with an art museum, gallery, workshop and artistic activities.
Current exhibition
Over the moors - Landeskogen pREopening
We bring together 57 artists from Rogaland and Agder with nearly 200 works in a major group exhibition at Landeskogen Art Sanatorium. The exhibition marks the establishment of a new artistic meeting point in Setesdal.
Museum, workshop and professional environment in one place
Experience art, printmaking and creative processes in historic surroundings
Landeskogen is a place where audiences, artists and professionals meet.
Here, visitors can experience art exhibitions, collections and the processes behind printmaking, while artists develop new works in the workshop.
The combination of an art museum, gallery, workshop and artist residencies makes Landeskogen a living art centre – a place where art is not only presented, but also created and developed.
Art Museum and Gallery
Experience art and the stories behind the works
Landeskogen Art Sanatorium houses an art museum and gallery in its historic buildings.
Here, visitors can experience changing exhibitions featuring graphic art, contemporary art and other artistic expressions. The exhibitions also provide insight into the materials, techniques and working processes behind the artworks.
Here you can:
- experience works by established and emerging artists
- discover historic and contemporary graphic works
- learn about printmaking techniques and traditions
- meet artists and gain insight into creative processes
Kunstprenteverket – Printmaking in living development
Preserving historic equipment, continuing professional knowledge and developing new artistic expressions
Printmaking is more than finished images. It is based on an understanding of materials, craftsmanship and experience developed through practical work.
Through Kunstprenteverket, Landeskogen works to preserve and continue traditions within printmaking. Historic graphic equipment is cared for while also being actively used in artistic production, education and interpretation.
Kunstprenteverket gathers knowledge about graphic techniques and creates a professional environment where artists, specialists and audiences can explore the possibilities of printmaking. By combining historic working methods with contemporary artistic expressions, this knowledge is kept alive for future generations.
Printmaking workshop
An active professional environment for artists and specialists
The graphic arts workshop is at the heart of Landeskogen’s artistic activities.
Here, artists work with graphic art and printmaking techniques using both historic and modern equipment. The workshop provides space for research, production, experimentation and exchange of knowledge.
The facilities include:
- workspace for artists
- access to graphic presses and equipment
- edition printing and technical assistance
- courses, workshops and professional development
Residency
Time, space and professional immersion for artists
Landeskogen’s residency programme gives artists the opportunity to develop new work in an environment where historic techniques meet contemporary artistic expression.
Artists can stay in the historic manager’s residence, work in the workshop and access professional support and technical expertise.
The residency programme provides opportunities for artistic exploration, production, collaboration and knowledge sharing.
From Sanatorium to Art Centre
A historic building with a new purpose
Landeskogen was established as a sanatorium in the early twentieth century. Today, its history continues through a new role as a centre for art, printmaking and knowledge sharing.
The history remains present in the buildings, while new stories are created every day through artists, professionals and visitors.