We were both part of the art scene in Bergen during our art studies there, but Portuguese art(ists) seldom reached out to our sences. We wondered why?

During the production of the latest issue we stayed in Lisboa for 6 weeks. The magazine shows the result of this and it present 11 young artists connected to Lisboa and Bergen. The artists that are presented in Kønst #3: Lisboa: Pedro Henriques (light boxes), Tiago Bom (documatation of performance), Laetitia Morais (installation), Andrè Principe (photography), João Biscainho (installation). Bergen: Saman Kamyab (videostill), Susanna Kajermo (drawing), Cristina David (video, DVD), Jonas Ib H. F. Jensen (photography), Kjersti Vetterstad (drawing) and Johannes Høie (drawing). This issue also contains two interviews with the artists; Jannicke Låker (Norwegian) and Alexandre Estrela (Portugese). There is a dvd with videoworks attached.

Facts & Figures
Mission Statement: Kønst Magazine is an art magazine made of artists, a forum where young artists are invited to present their work outside traditional institutions. We want to attract a broad audience and put art out into the public arena. Our first edition was published on Friday 9th Febuary 2007. The Magazine intends to foster a spirit of cooperation and create a network between young artists across national borders. The magazine shows all forms of contemporary art, and also has a DVD with videos attached. Kønst is a nonprofit project supported by grants (and sale).
Founded: February 2007 by Sara Sølberg and Lene Baadsvig Ørmen
Based in: Kønst was established in Bergen, Norway - since we lived there at the time. But the magazine is not based in one city, it is a moving platform.
Editors / Designers: Sara Sølberg, Lene Baadsvig Ørmen
Periodicity: Annual/Biannual
Language: English
Format: 21 x 26 cm, 4C / BW, 42 pages
Circulation: 300
Price: SPECIAL OFFER 5 €
Web: koenst.com
Contact: koenstmagazine (at) hotmail.com

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