The artist Do Ho Suh (South Korea/USA) has won the international competition for the public, outdoor art project for the Government Building Complex Part 6 (R6) with his proposal Grass Roots Square. The project will be situated in the square in front of R6 and has a unique interpretative potential – both politically and artistically – given its location in the middle of the Government Building Complex, says Gro Kraft, Director of Public Art Norway (KORO).
Read the jury's assessment>>    See the competition proposal>>  
Read the press release>>  Press images>>
Art Programme, part 1 (pdf)>>
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The art project for the square in front of R6 is particularly important as this is an outdoor, public space in the centre of Oslo. The art selection committe wanted a work of art that would resonate with diverse audiences. The budget for the commission is 2.8 million NOK. _______________________________________________________________________

Raqs Media Collective>>  Do Ho Suh>>   Ayse Erkmen>>  
Yin Xiuzhen/Song Dong>>   Meschac Gaba>>
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