When
Where Permanenten
Join us for a weekend filled with art, music, and activities!
Friday, February 21 (16:00–22:00) - Free entry
16:00 – Official opening with a choir concert in the Stair Hall
18:00–21:00 – Drawing Bar
Saturday, February 22 (11:00–16:00)
12:00 – Lecture with curator Tove Haugsbø
13:00–16:00 – Film screening: Short films about Harriet Backer
13:00 & 15:00 – Guided tour followed by a concert
14:00 – Concert lecture with Christian Grøvlen
Sunday, February 23 – Family Day (10:00–16:00)
10:15 – Art expedition in the exhibition (ages 4 and up)
11:00–11:30 – Book launch: Painting and reading celebration
11:30–15:00 – Painting workshop
13:00 – Performance for families
11:00–16:00 – Film screening
All activities take place in Permanenten
Please note: Space is limited for events inside the exhibition.
Free tickets for guided tours with mini-concerts and lecture concerts will be available at the reception on the day of the event.
To celebrate the exhibition "Harriet Backer. Every Atom is Color," we invite you to a mini-festival honoring the art and legacy of one of Norway’s greatest artists.
Join us for a weekend filled with inspiring experiences for all ages – from artistic activities to musical performances.
Opening day is free for everyone from 16:00. Regular admission applies on Saturday and Sunday.
Free entry for Kode members all weekend!
Please note: The opening day event will be photographed/filmed for use on Kode’s social media and website.
Friday, February 21 – A celebration of color and art!
Official Opening: "Harriet Backer. Every Atom is Color"
Experience the exhibition opening with a beautiful choral concert.
Opening concert
DnS and KSS perform Agathe Backer Grøndahl’s Opus 67 at the opening of Harriet Backer. Every Atom is Colour.
Sketch & Sip – A creative space for art and refreshment
Relax with paper and pencil in an inspiring setting. We provide the materials—you bring the creativity. Drinks can be purchased at Bien and enjoyed in the workshop.
Extended opening hours and free admission at Permanenten from 4:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
Saturday, February 22 – Where art meets music in a day full of experiences!
Lecture: Harriet Backer’s light and colors
Curator Tove Haugsbø unveils the key to why Backer is considered one of the greatest artists in the Nordic region.
Short films about Harriet Backer
New perspectives on Backer's life and artistry through films from Kode, the National Museum, and more.
Guided tour & concert
Art and music in perfect harmony. Explore Harriet Backer’s artwork, followed by musical masterpieces by Agathe Backer Grøndahl, performed by soprano Lydia Hoen Tjore and pianist Christian Grøvlen.
Lecture concert: Backer Grøndahl's musical universe
Join pianist Christian Grøvlen on a musical journey through Agathe Backer Grøndahl’s greatest piano works – the poetic Fantasiestücke op. 39 and the magnificent suite I Blaafjellet, dedicated to her sister Harriet Backer.
Søndag 23. februar - Familiedag med farger og fantasi!
Art Expedition: A colorful journey of discovery
Suitable for children aged 4 and up. Explore art through play and storytelling with performance artist Marlene Rom Rysstad.
Book Launch
Harriet Backer’s studio comes to life in a new picture book. Read and paint with us!
Painting workshop for kids
Let the children try their hand at still life painting, inspired by Backer’s artworks.
Musical performance for the whole family
Harriet and Agathe take you on a playful journey through art and music.
Short films about Harriet Backer
We present short films about Harriet Backer, produced by Kode, the National Museum, Sandra Binion, and AWARE: Archives of Women Artists, Research & Exhibition.
