This publication is both a continuation of the exhibition presented at Astrup Fearnley Museet in 2024 and a contribution to documenting the vital role Leonard Rickhard has played in Norwegian art. The book is richly illustrated with reproductions of artworks, archival material, and exhibition photographs, and features texts that open new perspectives on Leonard Rickhard’s universe, written by Barry Schwabsky, Sinziana Ravini, Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, and Sabeth Buchmann – as well as an essay by the editors Steinar Sekkingstad and Solveig Øvstebø.

Welcome and introduction to the book by Solveig Øvstebø
Presentation by Marit Eikemo

The launch will take place in the building that houses the Astrup Fearnley Collection. The book will be available for purchase, and refreshments will be served.

The publication is a substantial, hardcover volume of 448 pages, featuring texts in both Norwegian and English. Designed by Petri Henriksson / Blank Blank Studio. Published by Mousse Publishing and Astrup Fearnley Museet.

Price: 590 NOK. Members: 490 NOK.

The book may be pre-ordered by contacting Véronique Svarstad: [email protected]

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Marit Eikemo (f. 1971) er fra Odda og bor i Bergen. Hun har tidligere arbeidet som tidsskriftredaktør, festivalsjef for Litteratursymposiet i Odda, forlagsredaktør og leder for Cornerteatret i Bergen. Hun har skrevet bøker innenfor ulike sjangere og til sammen gitt ut seks romaner. Hun har også skrevet libretto til den nye kammeroperaen Terminus som hadde urpremiere på Den Norske Opera & Ballett våren 2025, med musikk av Therese Birkelund Ulvo.

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