Gullvåg will be presenting two series focusing on paintings and graphics respectively. The painting exhibition will be launched in Suzhou on the 26th of May and later in Hangzhou accompanied by the Trondheim soloists, who will deliver a performance in traditional Scandinavian music. The graphics exhibition will follow on the 31st of May in the Three Gorges Museum in Chongqing. The exhibition will subsequently move across the country during a span of two years..
Håkon Gullvåg was born in Trondheim in 1959. As a painter, he has been central on the Norwegian art scene since his breakthrough in 1983. His paintings include historical and contemporary portraits, as well as paintings incorporating experiences from his own life and paintings inspired by classical works in the European tradition or literary works.From 1995 onwards, he has been known for his church decorations and he is considered among the country’s greatest in the field. He is also renowned for his many portraits of significant people in Norway. In addition, Gullvåg has worked much with graphics in the last 10 years.
Information about Gullvåg's travelling exhibition:
Upcoming exhibitions include the following:
Souzhou, University Museum, May 26, 2010
Chongqing, Three Gorges Museum, May 31, 2010
Shanghai, Mo Gan Shan Gallery, November 22 - December 15, 2010
Hangzhou, Art Museum (China Academy of Art), March 20- April 6, 2011
Shenyang, Shenyang Art Museum, November 5-17, 2010
Luyang Art Museum, December 15, 2010
Beijing (TBD)
Nanjing (TBD)
Xian (TBD)