Anne-Karin Furunes

Anne-Karin Furunes is a Professor at the Trondheim Academy of Fine Art (NTNU), renowned for her innovative installations, sculptures, and site-specific works. Her practice spans visual arts, performance, and public art, often exploring themes of light, materiality, and cultural context. She has exhibited globally, including at the Venice Biennale, New York's Gallery Ryan Lee, and institutions like Kiasma and EMMA in Finland.

Her research interests focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, light as a medium, and the intersection between art and architecture. Notable works include the 2015 'Proportio' installation at Palazzo Fortuny and the 2019 'Darkness Illuminated' solo exhibition. Furunes has received awards such as the Nord Trøndelags Fylkes Kulturpris (2005) and was featured in The New York Times for her Venice exhibition (2014).

• Key Exhibitions: Over 50 international shows since 2005, including solo exhibitions in Norway, Italy, Finland, and the US.
• Public Commissions: Works for venues like Trondheim Airport, Oslo's Skogskyrkogården subway station, and schools in Raumyr and Kongsgårdsmoen.
• Collaborations: Partnerships with composers like Kari Beate Tandberg and performers such as the Slagverktrio Pinquins.

Her academic contributions include teaching at NTNU/KIT and curating exhibitions that bridge contemporary art with historical contexts. Furunes' work is represented in prominent collections like Kiasma (Finland) and EMMA (Espoo Museum of Modern Art).