Kristiansand Kunsthall

Kunsthallen – the German word so fittingly used for an arts centre – is situated at the very heart of the town. It finds itself surrounded by life: boutiques, cafés and restaurants. The centre is not only in the middle of a vibrant town; with its cutting-edge approach to art, it is making the whole city vibrate around it. Let us get one thing straight: the arts centre is not a museum – it is so much more. It is a hub, a laboratory, a meeting point and an experience. “We want to evoke interest and broaden people’s appreciation and understanding of contemporary art,” says artistic director Cecilie Nissen, who has undertaken a big task in a small town.