Live Berg curates "tasting menu" of Norwegian design in Oslo gallery D142

Mirror reflection D142 concept store and galery in Oslo

Oslo-based designer Live Berg has curated Chef's Kiss, the opening exhibition in a new concept store dedicated to Norwegian art, design and culture.

D142 is a shop and gallery located in Oslo's Grünerløkka neighbourhood, founded by Iranian-born photographer and stylist Neshat.

Pink shelving in D142 concept store and galery in Oslo — Works by Rasmus Stride and Nebil Zaman stand in front of pink shelving

Billed as "a vibrant meeting point where art, design and culture merge", D142 offers a platform for young and emerging creatives across different disciplines.

Berg gathered the work of 20 artists and designers for the launch exhibition, aiming to showcase the diverse range of talent in the Norwegian capital.

Artworks in D142 concept store and galery in Oslo — Objects by Poppy Lawman and Ali Shah Gallefoss feature beside art and photography

"Chef's kiss is an expression of pure appreciation,  a gesture to say something is simply excellent," she said.

" We've prepared a delicious tasting menu of art and design for you to enjoy.  Bon appétit!"

The scenography includes a pink shelving unit filled with hand-crafted objects, including a sculptural piece by designer Ali Shah Gallefoss, a wooden stool by designer Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng and a marble vase by artist Kaja Dahl.

A mirrored wall provides a backdrop to works by artists Mingshu Li and Ida Siebke, both displayed on cross-shaped columns, and a pair of stools by design duo Aula.

Clothed figure in D142 concept store and galery in Oslo — Tonje Plur has installed a clothed figure at the rear of the store

Objects on show in the shop window include a plaster-coated stool by designer Nebil Zaman, a 3D-printed totem by digital artist Rasmus Stride, a table by designer Poppy Lawman and a hanging textile by artist Ida Hagen.

A surprise waits at the rear of the space, where textile artist Tonje Plur has installed one of the clothed figures from Savage, her 2021 exhibition at Oslo gallery Hulias.

Completing the display are paintings, drawings and photographic prints, contributed by Esra Røise, Dalia Karg, Siren Lauvdal, Linda Flø, Ruben Maclean, Kristoffer Scheie, Tomas Kidane and Marvin Pope.

D142 opened its doors at the start of October and Neshat hopes it will become a hub of activity for Oslo's art and design community.

The founder has a wealth of experience to draw from. Born in Kurdistan, she worked in Milan, Shanghai and Beijing before moving to Oslo.

"The aim of D142 is to create a platform that builds bridges between creative communities, invites dialogue and engagement, and highlights the diversity of expressions and the people behind them," she said.

"Through exhibitions, events and curated collections, we seek to increase visibility and appreciation for the Norwegian art and design scene, at a time when craftsmanship, sustainability and personal expression matter more than ever."

Other recent Oslo projects on Dezeen include a colourful podcast studio and an artist's home filled with design objects.

The photography is by Cronje Strøm .

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