Morten Viskum

Morten Viskum is an artist based in Vestfossen, Norway. Born in 1965, he is known for his boundary-pushing and thought-provoking artworks. Viskum has an unusual background – he first studied at the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science (1987-93) before pursuing art education at the National Academy of Fine Arts (1992-1997). This combination of science and art has shaped his entire artistic practice.

Viskum made his debut at the National Art Exhibition (Høstutstillingen) and was early recognized for his bold and conceptual works. He works across media – painting, installation, sculpture, photography and performance. In his artworks, Viskum often combines elements that challenge the viewer's perception and invite contemplation on themes such as life, death and identity.

He is internationally known for the series "The Hand that Never Stopped Painting," where abstract paintings appear beautiful at first glance, but carry a deeper reflection on the eternal nature of art. In recent years, he has developed the "Constellations" series – paintings that explore the relationship between chance and composition.

Viskum's works are held in the National Museum and Haugar Vestfold Art Museum, and he has exhibited internationally from the Havana Biennial to South Korea, Italy and France. In 2002, he established Vestfossen Kunstlaboratorium – an important venue in the Norwegian art landscape. Viskum is also one of the founders of Open Art Market.

Beyond his artistic practice, Viskum is himself a passionate art collector with a collection of over 500 works. For him, art is about fascination and a never-ending search for the ultimate artwork.