December 1st
Ms. Rafiki

an interdisciplinary artist whose work bridges photography, beadwork, textiles, and text. Through her practice, she delves into themes of remembrance, healing, migration, and cultural storytelling. Rafiki is also the founder of the Oslo-based platform Rafiki Art Initiatives (RAI).

Here are Rafiki’s art picks:

👉 Kiyoshi Yamamoto
Sketches for tapestry/Reklame #9, 2022

“I love the elegant complexity in the work. I’m thinking about cold winter nights, Blues and spirituals. I also think about indigo and hope.”

👉 Henrik Mikkelsgard
Halvpool, 2023 & Blå Truse, 2024
“It feels like where I need to be right now. Dreamy and fun.”

December 2nd
Bryan Huber

Today’s guest is Bryan Huber – a digital marketing, analytics, and strategy dude. Bryan is also the Chief Revenue Officer of Bev/Art, a company dedicated to helping museums protect their collections with innovative sensor and software solutions.

Here are Bryan’s art picks:

👉 Terje Nicolaisen
Untitled (Warhol), 2014
“I’m originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the birth city of Andy Warhol and home of the Warhol Museum. I’ve always had a connection to his work.”

👉 Anders Wunderle Solhøy
Lokal Byge, 2022
“Too often art depicting city life is idealized and boring. This image puts me in the city streets as they are: messy, busy, and full of advertising. But there is life, and love, here that you can only see when things are presented as they really are.”

👉 Hege Liseth
U.T., 2019
“I had a chance to visit the Pacific Northwest of the US this summer for the first time. The size of the trees there is simply awe-inspiring, and gave me a new respect for untouched nature. This images brings me back to those memories.”

December 3rd
Oda Victoria Reitan

Today’s art picks are from Oda Victoria Reitan @odavictoriareitan , an artist who paints and writes between Los Angeles and Norway, and has exhibited both nationally and abroad. Here are her art picks:

👉 Nina Grieg
Yonder #8, 2019
"I’ve never seen a painting made by tar before, but the effect it creates is intriguing. Abstract painting was my first love and I am amazed how it is still able to surprise me. The combination of the material’s roughness and the harmony of the movement in Nina Grieg’s painting really draws me in."

👉 Ansgar Valbø
Omsluttelse, 2020
"I have always been obsessed with how a cold and hard material like stone can evoke the feeling of softness and human sensuality. Here perfectly captured through the lens by Ansgar Valbø - possibly the closest I’ll get to owning a Vigeland sculpture."

👉 Jan Erik Willgohs
Rød dominans, 2020
"All the red! This painting by Jan Erik Willgohs makes me feel alive. I only wish it was three times bigger!"

December 4th
Peder Haugfos

Today’s guest is Peder Haugfos, a Creative Director, strategist and creative specializing in helping brands build trustful bonds with younger audiences. He’s was the head behind the successful campaign «Blomqvist x Unge Samlere» a community for young collectors, and also passionate collector of Roman statues and furniture.

Here are Peder’s art picks:

👉 Mariken Kramer
Fra serien «Muscle, beefsteak...beefsteak run amok”, 2019
“How often do you think about the Roman Empire? Well, quite often. I think this way of blending the past with the present was kinda aesthetic.

If I’m not mistaken, the portrait of Marcus Aurelius carries deep symbolism, reflecting both his role as emperor and his status as a Stoic philosopher. Many depictions of him feature an introspective gaze that symbolizes his reflection and inner calm, which are central to Stoic philosophy. I appreciate this image, its blend of life and death, calm and contemplation.”

👉 Jenny Hviding Visuals
Fuck the western canon, 2017
“I´m a sucker for classical art, but also modern pop culture. I find this peace aesthetic. In classical paintings; The frames were often densely packed with figures in various positions and emotional expressions. People were depicted lying down, standing, desiring, triumphant, or suffering, and these scenes were carefully composed to create dynamism and balance.

These paintings were often inspired by religious, mythological, or historical themes, where each character played a symbolic role in the narrative. In this picture we see the same intimate richness of detail in the movements that highly resonates but in another context.”

👉 Michiel Jansen
24 hours on Reinhaugen, 2023
“A Clair concept. An honest attempt to catch the real sublime nature experience.”

December 5th
Morten Viskum

Today’s guest is Morten Viskum - a Norwegian artist known for his thought-provoking exploration of life, death, ethics, and identity. Starting out as a veterinarian, Viskum has become a central figure in Norway’s contemporary art scene. He’s the founder of Vest Fossen Kunstlaboratorium and co-founder of Open Art Market which aims to make art investment accessible through fractional ownership.

Read our interview with Art Market

One of the artworks that is on Morten’s wish list is:

👉 "Quantum Chromodynamics 01" by Per Hess
"I have a lot of art at home and in my collection, including works by more than 10 artists from Atelie. But I don’t have a light installation that fits in my home. I’ve followed Per Hess for many years and really admire his work, so this is what I’d love to find under the Christmas tree."

December 6th
Björn Lapakko

Todays guest, that reveals the artworks he dream of owning, is Atelie’s Chief Commercial Officer, Björn Lapakko @lapakko !

“In general, I’m passionate about the people who create and build things—artwork, startups, etc. On a daily basis, I’m the Chief Commercial Officer at Atelie working to help artists build their business and brand as well as help people discover and purchase artwork from the best emerging artists. In my free time, I spend a lot of effort working to connect the Nordic and Japanese innovation ecosystems.”

Here are Björn’s art picks:

One of those days by Victor Guzman


“I love optical tricks that really mess with your vision in a cool way—kind of like those “Magic Eye” posters—did you see the sailboat? (Context: This is Mallrats reference) “One of those days by Victor Guzman tickled this itch for me in the right way, which is how this piece ended up being my first purchase on Atelie. Its vibrant colors are perfect for brightening up my apartment during the long, dark winters in Norway—and its nostalgic, cartoonish style appealed to me, while also satisfying my partner’s love of dogs. If you also like optical tricks in artwork, I recommend also checking out Paul Helsegg.”

2023 by Sebastian Helling & Oda Broch

"«Color and Chaos» ... this isn’t the name of the work, it is just how I describe to myself this particular series from Sebastian Helling and Oda Broch. I’m also hesitant to share this particular piece because I want it for myself."

Resignasjon by Inga S. Søreide


“For me, this sculpture has Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest vibes that I really like and if I had the bank roll, I’d have this in my indoor atrium next to my koi pond.”

“ I would also recommend checking out the «Gift Ideas» section on https://atelie.art/ which provides a convenient way to find amazing art for friends and family“

December 7th & 8th
Laura-Ann Morrison

Today’s guest, that is revealing the artworks they dream of owning, is Laura-Ann Morrison @_lauraamorrison , a talented artist, curator, and art advisor in Atelie. Laura-Ann (b. 1991) lives and works in Oslo, and Accra, Ghana. Morrison has an education from the Norwegian School of Photography (2013), an exchange at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (2020) and graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Trondheim Art Academy (2021). Laura-Ann is represented by @gallerikoslo and participated in numerous exhibitions both in Norway and abroad.

One of the artworks that is on her wish list is «Torso no 6» by Cecilie Lind


"This sculpture, titled Torso, captures the essence of vulnerability and strength, emphasizing the torso as a pivotal part of the human form. The torso, much like the hands, reflects our instincts to protect or expose—whether in defense or in invitation. The sculpture’s intricate, knotted design suggests a body in flux, struggling to shape itself amidst tension and resistance. Its gold-glazed porcelain surface evokes a connection to my home, Ghana, where gold carries both cultural significance and a shadow of exploitation.
The piece echoes the ongoing crisis of Galamsey—illegal gold mining that is devastating Ghanaian communities and ecosystems. These unregulated operations pollute rivers, destroy fertile lands, and poison water sources with mercury and cyanide, threatening both livelihoods and health. Entire villages have been displaced, while the once-pristine bodies of water, like the Pra and Ankobra rivers, now bear the scars of greed and environmental neglect."

“Å snu seg i skogen 4” is a collaborative project between Annelen Røe @annelenroe and Eskil Bast @eskil_bast_ . The photo is captured with a pinhole camera and developed using a portable darkroom at a mountain pasture in Hedmark in 2021.

«Lately, I’ve been deeply inspired by the works of Pierre Soulages. I’ve always had a strong connection to black—ink, soil, oil, hair, ashes, charcoal, the infinite vastness of the black universe, and also in my art. Soulages once said, “I paint with black but I’m working with light. I’m working with the light more than with the paint.” This sentiment is both profound and poetic, capturing the paradoxical brilliance of black as a canvas that reveals light.

This idea resonates deeply with the photograph, “å snu seg i skogen 4” (“to turn in the forest”), a work that embodies a similar interplay of darkness and illumination. The photograph invokes the mysterious, almost sacred experience of dwelling in the woods, where shadows and light intertwine, shaping our perception of depth and space.

The color black itself carries immense significance beyond its physical presence—it is the foundation of mystery, introspection, and resilience. In many cultures, black symbolizes the unknown, a place where transformation begins.

Black is not the absence of color but the sum of all potential, holding within it the power to absorb and reflect light, to create contrast and meaning. In this way the photograph becomes not just a representation of darkness but a meditation on the richness and vitality that black brings to the world.»

Explore more art by Bast and Røe:
https://atelie.art/studio/eskil-bast
https://atelie.art/studio/annelen-roe

“Sunflowers” by Christian Berg Gravningen @cbgravningen
https://atelie.art/studio/christian-berg-gravningen

«I love flowers and sunflowers hold a special place in my heart. In this painting, I’m drawn to the deep, wavy strokes that seem to bring the sunflowers to life, almost as if they are caught amid wind and rain, enduring the passage of a stormy night. There’s a sense of resilience in their movement, as they yearn for the return of the sun.

What fascinates me most about sunflowers is their remarkable heliotropism—the way they turn toward the sun throughout the day, following its path across the sky. This instinctive movement, a dance with the light, embodies a hopeful persistence that feels profoundly human.

As I find myself longing for the summer and the warmth of the sun, this painting resonates with that yearning. Its vibrant yet turbulent energy captures both the beauty of the flowers and the strength they represent. I can imagine having this painting in my home, as a reflection of resilience, warmth, and the enduring pull of the sun.»

We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has contributed to our art calendar this year.

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