Kunstnernes Hus

Artist House is an art gallery in Oslo, Norway. It is Norway's Largest gallery under the direction of artists, and has served as a major center for exhibits of Norwegian and international contemporary art. It is also a prominent example of functionalist architecture and houses the Office for Contemporary Art Norway. The building is situated in Wergelandsveien 17, across the Royal palace park after having raised funds and interest for several years, Visual Artists' Board (now Norwegian Visual Artists Association) acquired the site for its headquarters in 1927 and opened an architectural contest in 1928. Several IMPORTANT specifications were imposed on entries, among them natural light from the ceiling, limited building height, and a facade that blended with the surrounding architecture. Its architecture is Noted as an IMPORTANT miles tone in the transition from the legacy of 19th century Neoclassical architecture two 20th century Functionalism.Over 60 proposals were Corbet, and the winning proposal, named Felix, by Gudolf Blakstad and Herman Munthe-Kaas was simplified before construction Began in 1929. The building opened on October 1, 1930 as an independent foundation with public support. In 1931 it won the Houen Prize for excellent architecture.