Katharina Barbosa Blad
(She/her)
Address: Bjørka , Schweigaards gate 34D, 0191 Oslo
The studio is open Saturday 26 April from 12-17
Katharina Barbosa Blad combines various artistic approaches, characterized by a duality between a conceptual, intellectual style and a feminist, political dimension with impressionistic elements. Her background from both Belgium and Colombia provides her with a unique perspective and rich inspiration.
Her work spans multiple media, including installation, sound, photography, and video, expressing both personal and societal themes. The conceptual aspect promotes intellectual reflection, while the feminist dimension offers emotional resonance related to social injustices and identity.
KBB’s projects develop organically, with a deep connection to both the personal and the collective. Her art serves as a powerful tool for navigating between personal experiences and social issues, inviting the viewer to reflect on their own role in the world.
Photo, video, sound and installation.
Screen shot from short film: Deconstructing Reality in the Making.
The Sound of Leaves Falling
2023
97 x 66 cm
Digital Print
Exhibition Location: Vestfold Kunstsenter
February 1 - March 9, 2025
"All Memories are Traces of Tears"
Ruins, After Democracy.
2024
7 gipsskulpturer.
Ulike størrelser.
Instalasjon henger ned fra taket.
ADIOS HOLA
2024
01:40 min i loop
CV
Curriculum Vitae – KATHARINA BARBOSA BLAD
Contact Information:
Address: Louises gate 4c, 0168 Oslo
Phone: +47 99 23 15 67
Email: kbarbosa@online.no
Date of Birth: May 17, 1962, Bogotá, Colombia
Memberships: NBK, BOA, FFF, BONO
Websites:
www.katharinabarbosablad.art
www.visuellpoesi.com
www.louisesgt4c.no
Education:
2006-2008: Oslo School of Photography
1986-1989: Escuela Goymar Design & Fashion, Madrid and Barcelona
Upcoming Exhibitions:
January 2025: “HYBRIS” Exhibition with the art group LG4C at Vestfold Kunstsenter
Solo Exhibitions:
September 2020: “THE GREAT ESCAPE”, Bananaz, Oslo
January 2019: “ANOTHER WORD FOR NOTHING LEFT TO LOSE”, Kunstgarasjen, Bergen
November 2011: Premiere of “EN EL NOMBRE DEL AMOR” (video), El Parche Residency, Bogotá, Colombia
2011-2012: “HANS PETTER BLAD DIKTSAMLING BIBLIOTEKET Cappelen Damm 2008”, Deichman Main Library, Kongsvinger Library, Bjerke, Furuset, Stovner, and Majorstuen Libraries, Oslo
2008: “IN CASE OF …” (photo series), OFKS Gallery
2007-2009: “WITH THEIR HEART IN THEIR HAND”, Espai Francesca Bonnemaison, Barcelona, Place Flagey, Brussels, Antigua Guatemala, and various locations in Colombia
Group Exhibitions:
October 2024: “OSLO NEGATIV”, Old Veterinary College
August 2024: “Wild Style”, Atelier Via Vika
August 2024: “Salon Exhibition 50 Years FFF”, Fotogalleriet, Oslo
March 2024: “VANLIGE DAGER”, exhibition with the art group LG4C, Kongsvinger Art Association
October 2023: “OSLO NEGATIV”, Old Veterinary College
February 2023: “VANLIGE DAGER”, Galleri Sagene Kunstsmie, Oslo
September-October 2022: “OSLO NEGATIV”, Old Deichmann Library
January-February 2022: “INQUIRIES OF THE SOCIAL COMMONS”, Gallery 69
April 2021: “INQUIRIES OF THE SOCIAL COMMONS”, Spriten Kunsthall, Skien
April-October 2021: “TIME, PLACE, SPACE”, Preus Museum, Horten
October-November 2020: “CRISIS DRAWING”, House of Cartoonists, Drøbak
January 2020: “THE ZINES OF THE ZONE”, Fotogalleriet, Oslo
October 2019: “POINTED CONSCIOUSNESS”, QB Gallery, Oslo
April-September 2019: “CARNIVAL”, Intercultural Museum, Oslo
February 2018: “BETWEEN THE LINES”, Oslo National Academy of the Arts
May 2016: “SPRING EXHIBITION 2016”, Fotogalleriet, Oslo
January 2016: “RESURGENCES”, Kristiansand Kunsthall
December 2014: “THE INHABITED FEMININE”, Embassy of Venezuela
October 2014: “BJØRKA 15 YEAR ANNIVERSARY EXHIBITION”, Oslo Project Room
May 2014: “EXILES”, Visual Artists in Oslo and Akershus
March 2014: “EXILES”, Spriten Kunsthall, Skien
April 2013: “EXILES”, Viewing Room USF, Bergen
June 2013: “DISAPPEARANCES”, Hippolyte Photographic Gallery, Helsinki
May 2013: “DISAPPEARANCES”, Kristiansand Kunsthall
February 2012: “DISAPPEARANCES”, Oslo Art Association
2008: “A SINGLE MEETING”, Norrköping City Museum, Sweden
Public Art:
2020: “BABEL ALPHABET”, Tvedestrand High School
Collections:
2023: “BABEL ALPHABET”, Ferd, Johan H. Andresen
Festivals:
2019: “DECONSTRUCTING REALTY IN THE MAKING”, HD video 6:06, Oberhausen Short Film Festival
2020: “DECONSTRUCTING BETTINA RHEIMS RETROSPECTIVE”, HD video 5:21, Oberhausen Short Film Festival
Grants:
2022: Grant from Fritt Ord
2019: Grant from the Norwegian Visual Artists’ Fund
2016-2017: SKS Work Grant
2016: Project support from Bergesen Foundation, Norwegian Photographic Fund, and Oslo Municipality Cultural Agency
2015: Diversity Grant from the Norwegian Cultural Council
2014: Diversity Grant from the Norwegian Cultural Council
2013-2014: Grant from the Norwegian Visual Artists’ Fund
2013: Project support from the Union of Free Photographers
2010: Project support from Fritt Ord and the Union of Free Photographers
2007/2000/1999: Grant from the Norwegian Scenographers
Other:
2021-2023: Member of the art group First Supper Symposium
2018-2023: Member of the art group Louises Gate 4C (LG4C)
2017-2023: Member of Norwegian Visual Artists
2017-2023: Board member of the Support Group for Peace in Colombia
2014-2023: Member of the Union of Free Photographers
2013-2014: Member of the art group EXILES
2012-2014: Board member of Bjørka Workshop for Camera-Based Art
2008-2023: Member of Bjørka Workshop for Camera-Based Art
1996-2010: Responsible for the Latin American program at Film from the South
2005-2023: Board member of Magdalena Norway, a network for women in theater
1993-2006: Active as a costume designer and scenographer for theater, dance, opera, film, and commercials.