[JEANSELLEM VIEWER] — SVEIN RØNNING 22.03 - 02.04.1974 — Categories: docs, letters, visual, press — Keywords: Galerie S:t Petri, Jean Sellem, archive — Category: docs — Galerie S:t PetriS:t Petri Kyrkogata 5Lund – SwedenBecause of certain shared views on art, as well as the non-commercial approach of both galleries, a constructive and friendly relationship has for some time been established between Danergalleriet in Copenhagen and Galerie S:t Petri in Lund.As an expression of this friendship, and in view of the gallery’s previously demonstrated strong interest in the new tendencies that can be discerned in Danish contemporary art, Galerie S:t Petri now presents a retrospective exhibition of Danergalleriet’s activities since its foundation.The Danish art critic Jane Pedersen, who has followed the development of Danergalleriet for several years, writes, among other things, in a letter to Galerie S:t Petri:“By alternating between Danish and foreign visual artists, Danergalleriet has helped to initiate a dialogue and to bring about a mutual influence. At times Danergalleriet has also been used as a laboratory, where a new idea is tested before it can be placed within a broader context. Or it has been used for exhibitions that simply said that this is not where it is happening. It has been a negation of art as an isolated phenomenon, a constant reference to art as an integral part of everyday life – where everyone ceases to speak about art, because whatever every human being touches and does something with is art. Because we are all image-makers.”The exhibition runs from 8 to 20 March 1974. The gallery is open weekdays from 3 to 8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 12 noon to 5 p.m. — — — Category: docs — Galerie S:t PetriS:t Petri Kyrkogata 5Lund046/14 78 00In the summer of 1973, Galerie S:t Petri travelled to Norway to become acquainted with the contemporary art scene. Among others, the LYN group in Bergen was visited, an association of around ten artists and writers, with whom friendly relations were established.As the first expression of this friendship, SVEIN RØNNING is exhibiting from 22 March to 2 April. This is the first time he has shown his etchings and silkscreen prints in Sweden. His images are expressed in a realistic manner, often with a political element. Svein Rønning currently runs Galleri 1 in Bergen.The National Gallery and Riksgalleriet in Oslo, as well as the Norwegian Arts Council, hold several works by him.The exhibition is open weekdays from 3–8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 12–5 p.m. — — — Category: docs — STEIN RØNNING / Norway22 March – 2 April 1974“The departure hall was empty. We sat leaning back in the chairs, which were arranged back to back in the middle of the large floor. There were many armchairs with plastic coverings, which made our thighs and forearms sticky. We sat facing the large windows, which gave us an unobstructed view of the area outside. The windows covered the entire wall and extended from floor to ceiling. Three numbered sliding doors led outside. Through the windows we could see the aircraft parking area and part of the taxiway itself. Every detail shimmered in the heat and the harsh sunlight outside. We sat still without speaking to one another.I suddenly stood up, hung the binoculars around my neck and walked towards one of the doors in the glass wall. I stood there looking out over the area for a moment before opening the door and stepping out onto the warm, soft asphalt. The heat struck me like a blow. I closed the door behind me and cautiously walked diagonally across the area. It suddenly seemed enormous, with its yellow and white markings and striped lines.When I had crossed over and was walking down the slope towards the nearest taxiway, I looked around for the first time. The arrivals hall lay behind me and seemed small. The landscape was flat. Only straight ahead of me, across the taxiway, could I make out a few low ridges in the white sunlight. The taxiway consisted of concrete slabs laid together like a chessboard. There were black marks on the surface left by the aircrafts’ rubber tyres. The curve of the taxiway prevented me from seeing its end. I raised the binoculars to my eyes and studied the horizon. In the distance I saw the aircraft approaching.” — — — Category: letters — BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATIONSvein Rønning. Born 1 September 1946 in Skien, Norway. Member of the LYN art group. Trained at the Bergen School of Arts and Crafts in the graphic arts department, 3 years. Short stay at Atelier 17 in Paris. Currently runs Galleri I in Bergen.Exhibitions: Various group and collective exhibitions in Norway and abroad.Solo exhibitions:Skien Kunstforening, 1972Bergen Kunstforening, 1972Trondheim Kunstforening, 1973Stavanger Kunstgalleri, 1973Galleri 71, Tromsø, 1973Works acquired by:Skien BilledgalleriBergen BilledgalleriTrondheim BilledgalleriNorwegian Arts CouncilRiksgallerietNational Gallery — — — Category: letters — Lund, 7 March 1974Dear Svein,At last your exhibition is going to take place at Galerie S:t Petri.The dates will be from 22 March to 2 April 1974.Regarding the information about your exhibition, we have had an electrostencil made with a photograph of one of your works. (See enclosed material.) In addition, there will be your own text, which has been translated into Swedish. Does that suit you? How many copies would you like us to send you?We did not think it worthwhile to print invitation cards for the opening, as this would be an unnecessary expense. Besides, the gallery is well known and the newspapers always write about it.As you may remember, the exhibition costs are 160 Swedish kronor per week, i.e. 320 Swedish kronor for your two-week period, plus 150 Swedish kronor for postage and envelopes, making a total of 470 Swedish kronor. The gallery takes no commission if you sell anything. I would be grateful if you could send us the amount as soon as possible (Jean Sellem – P.O. Box 7 – 221 01 Lund 1 – Sweden), as our financial situation is extremely precarious.It was unfortunate that Bård and Gerhard were unable to exhibit as planned. Your exhibition will take place in any case, which makes us very happy.Many kind regards to all of you — — — Category: letters — Bergen, 20 May 1974Hello,Could you send my pictures back? I should have them before 1 July. Send them by the cheapest method. But they must not be rolled.Best regards,Svein — — — Category: letters — Lund, 9 July 1974Hello Svein,I hope that all the graphic works arrived back in Norway in good condition.For the time being, I am trying, with all available means, to develop a project that will allow artists to exhibit at the gallery without having to pay the rental costs.Galerie S:t Petri has, during the past two years, received increasing attention in artistic circles. But the economy has always been the big question mark. Perhaps the situation can now change somewhat.How is Galleri 1 in Bergen doing? I read about your activities in the newspaper Kontakt. Gerhard and Bård were shown in a photograph.If you ever pass through Lund, you are warmly welcome to visit us. I would also very much like to know how things are going for you up in Bergen. Do get in touch!Best regards toBård, Gerhard and you — — — Category: docs — — — Category: docs — — — Category: docs — — — Category: visual — — — Category: visual — — — Category: press — Norwegian artist exhibiting for the first time[Caption]One of the images (silkscreen print) that Svein Rønning is showing at Galerie S:t Petri.LUND: The Norwegian artist Svein Rønning is exhibiting at Galerie S:t Petri in Lund from 22 March to 2 April. This is his first solo exhibition in Sweden. His images are realistic, often with a political element.Svein Rønning was born in 1946. He has had several exhibitions in Norway. The National Gallery and Riksgalleriet in Oslo, as well as the Norwegian Arts Council, own several works by him.Svein Rønning currently runs a gallery in Bergen.In his exhibition at Galerie S:t Petri he is showing etchings and silkscreen prints.In the summer of 1973, the directors of Galerie S:t Petri travelled to Norway to become acquainted with the contemporary art scene.Among others, they visited the LYN group in Bergen, an association of around ten artists and writers, with whom friendly contact was established. And it was there that contact was made with Svein Rønning.The exhibition at Galerie S:t Petri is open weekdays from 3–8 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays from 12–5 p.m. — — — Category: press — <p>[Text in the artwork]</p><p>I AM THE BIGGEST PIG HERE</p><p>[Caption]</p><p>A work by the Norwegian artist Svein Rønning at Galerie S:t Petri.</p> — The first Norwegian art at Galerie S:t PetriIn the summer of 1973, Galerie S:t Petri travelled to Norway to become acquainted with the contemporary art scene. Among others, it visited the LYN group in Bergen, an association of around ten artists and writers, with whom a friendly relationship was established.As the first expression of this friendship, Svein Rønning is exhibiting from 22 March to 2 April. This is the first time he has shown his etchings and silkscreen prints in Sweden. His images are realist in expression, often with a political element. Svein Rønning currently runs a gallery in Bergen. The National Gallery and Riksgalleriet in Oslo, as well as the Norwegian Arts Council, hold several of his works.