MELK galleri

MELK galleri Artist-run initiative for contemporary art and photography in Oslo since 2009, focusing on new Scand

MELK is an artist run initiative for new Scandinavian photography. The aim for the initiative is to raise the awarness of the scene of fine- art photographers in the region and the position of the medium today, in an contemporary context. Since the project was founded in 2009 the gallery space in central Oslo has hosted several solo exhibitions been invited to curate exhibitions at renowed art ins

titutions in Norway. In addition, MELK has been active in promoting the involved artists through talks and fairs across Europe.

Hilde Honerud’s current exhibition titled  Aletheia getting great review in Dagsavisen today.
22/08/2026

Hilde Honerud’s current exhibition titled Aletheia getting great review in Dagsavisen today.

MELK is excited to present Aletheia, Hilde Honerud’s third solo exhibition at the gallery. The exhibition opens on Thurs...
14/08/2026

MELK is excited to present Aletheia, Hilde Honerud’s third solo exhibition at the gallery. The exhibition opens on Thursday, August 20, with a reception at Elisenbergveien 7 from 18.00–20.00.

Hilde Honerud (b. 1977, NO) holds degrees from Napier University in Edinburgh and the Oslo National Academy of the Arts. Honerud works within the tradition of documentary photography, although her subjects are far from conventional.

Her work has previously been shown at venues including Perspektivet Museum (NO), Høyersten Contemporary (NO), Preus Museum (NO), MELK (NO), Les Rencontres d’Arles (FR), QB Gallery (NO), CHART (DK), and Nitja (NO).

Honerud is Associate Professor of Photography at the University of South-Eastern Norway, where she leads the research group Research in Art and Design. She serves on the board of the non-profit organisation Yoga and Sports with Refugees in Greece, and was Deputy Chair of the National Jury for the 2024/2025 Autumn Exhibition (Høstutstillingen). She lives and works in Kongsberg and is represented by MELK.

Image:

#35 Ineos Petrochemical Plant, Rafnes, Bamble
140 x 110 cm
Pigment print

List of works available on request

07/08/2026
This is the last day for our spring season and we look forward to see our audience again in August from 20.th of August....
31/05/2026

This is the last day for our spring season and we look forward to see our audience again in August from 20.th of August.

Program for the autumn season:

Hilde Honerud / August
Thora Dolven Balke / September
Bruu studio curates / October
Dev and Nirmal Singh Dhunsi / November

You can join our mailinglist trough our website for invitations and updates for our upcoming program.

Image:

Viktor Fordell
Three nights, green lights
2026
34 x 51 cm
Archival pigment print, paperboard in artist
frame
Unique

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Today we have a guided tour from 14-15 as part of  and some refreshments will definitely be served 🥂 This is also the la...
30/05/2026

Today we have a guided tour from 14-15 as part of and some refreshments will definitely be served 🥂

This is also the last weekend to catch I’m finally over the moon by Viktor Fordell.

Fordell has recently exhibited at Basel, Toronto and Stockholm and this is his first solo exhibition with the gallery.

More info and list of works on our website.

Link in bio.

MELK will be open 10-17 today
And 12-16 tomorrow.



Image:

Living room 1, droplets
2026
100 x 210 cm
Archival pigment print, dibond, wood, glue
Edition of 3

Oslo Art Weekend at 🥛Today marks the opening of Oslo Art Weekend and the final week to see I’m Finally Over the Moon by ...
28/05/2026

Oslo Art Weekend at 🥛

Today marks the opening of Oslo Art Weekend and the final week to see I’m Finally Over the Moon by Stockholm-based artist Viktor Fordell. This is also the final exhibition of the season at MELK.

We hope to see you during Oslo Art Weekend. MELK will have extended opening hours on Saturday and will be open from 10-17.

List of works can be downloaded directly through link in bio.

MELK at Oslo Art Weekend
28.05–31.05.2026
Elisenbergveien 7
0265 Oslo

Opening hours:
Thursday 12.00–16.00
Friday 12.00–16.00
Saturday 10.00–17.00
Sunday 12.00–16.00

MELK is very excited and proud that the Norwegian national museum  has acquired the sculpture titled Snake Charmer by Ma...
26/05/2026

MELK is very excited and proud that the Norwegian national museum has acquired the sculpture titled Snake Charmer by Marius Engh.

Please DM or email us if you’re interested to see the list of works from the exhibition titled Stilbon. You can also download all other catalogues from previous exhibitions directly from our website melkgalleri.no

Image:

Snake Charmer
2026
150 x 120 x 30 cm
Casted and patinated bronze, leather strap,
glass box, plywood, acrylic paint

Some works from the show I’m finally over the moon byViktor Fordell. On view until 31.05 You can download the list of wo...
21/05/2026

Some works from the show I’m finally over the moon by
Viktor Fordell.

On view until 31.05

You can download the list of works directly through link in bio.

MELK is open 12-16
Thursday - Sunday

Adresse

Elisenbergveien 7
Oslo
0265

Åpningstider

Torsdag 16:00 - 19:00
Fredag 12:00 - 16:00
Lørdag 12:00 - 16:00
Søndag 12:00 - 16:00

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