Olav Henriksen

The Norwegian writer, curator and open cultural diffusionist Olav Henriksen is well known for his international exhibitions exploring the notions of open cultural diffusion. After studying anthropology and political systems programming he worked as a political analysis for some time. Some of his professional endeavours caused him to question his world at which point he turned to contemporary art for answers. He has since gained wide acclaim for his extraordinary exhibitions, which often take place in spaces not previously used as exhibition venues, and theory on open cultural diffusion, the open spread of cultural material and the deliberate placing of historical markers. Olav was the curator-in-residence at Laboral Centre of Arts and Creative Industries, Gijon, in Spain, Conference editor and moderator of the Ars Electronica.

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