The Lumen Prize

Awards Ceremony

Kunstsilo welcomes global digital art leaders for a weekend of exhibitions and panels.

November 7th - 9th
Kristiansand, Norway

A Celebration of Creativity, Innovation & Community

Join us for a weekend of installations and industry-led discussions that reflect the vision and critical perspectives shaping contemporary art today.

Weekend Highlights

Lab212 Exhibition Unveiling

Fri 7th Nov

7pm

Seminar Programming

Sat 8th Nov

12pm

The Lumen Prize Award Ceremony

Sat 8th Nov

6pm

Friday, 7th November | Dusk
Site-specific installation by Lab212

Growing

Unveiled on 7 November, Growing by French collective Lab212 transforms Kunstsilo’s facade into a living, generative meditation on ecological fragility. Using real-time environmental data and projection mapping, the work visualises invasive species as metaphors for expansion, imbalance, and adaptation.

Created by Nicolas Guichard and Béatrice Lartigue, past Lumen Prize awardees, Lab212 is known for sensory, participatory installations that translate light, sound, and motion into poetic experiences, presented worldwide at institutions including the V&A, Centre Pompidou, Miraikan Tokyo, and Barbican Centre.

Saturday, 8th November | 12pm

New Signals
in Arts Technologies

Three panel conversations inspired by our trend report, The Liminal Review, exploring the urgent themes defining art made with technology. Beginning at 12pm at Kunstsilo, join us for an afternoon of curated discussions that dive into ecological futures, the signals shaping digital art today, and what authorship means in the age of AI.

  • How artists are using live data, invasive species, and ecological metaphors to make visible the invisible consequences of environmental change.

    Moderator: Torill Haugen / Kunstsilo (NO) & Gillian Leitten / Lumen Prize (US)

    Panelists:

    • Nicolas Guichard / Lab212 (FR)

    • Béatrice Lartigue / Lab212 (FR)

    • John Kenneth Paranada / Sainsbury Centre + Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (UK)

  • A deep dive into the 2025 trend report and the way arts technologies are shaping contemporary art.

    Moderator:     Rachel Falconer / Goldsmiths (UK)

    Panelists:

    • Andrea Faroppa / Sónar+D (ES)

    • Annie Bicknell / Tate (UK)

    • Myriam Achard / Centre PHI (Canada)

  • A conversation on evolving notions of authorship, curatorial stewardship, and the legal futures of non-human collaboration.

    Moderator: Melanie Lenz / V&A (UK)

    Panelists:

    • Kayvan Ghaffari / Attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman, ex-MakersPlace (US)

    • Daniel Nordgård / University of Agder, Mishmash (NO)

    • Tupac Martir / Sartore Studio (Portugal)

Meet Our Panelists

  • Gillian Leitten (Moderator)

    Lumen Prize (US)

    Panel 1: Living Facades - Eco-Data, Growth & the Anthropocene

  • Torill Haugen (Moderator)

    Kunstsilo (Norway)

    Panel 1: Living Facades - Eco-Data, Growth & the Anthropocene

  • Nicolas Guichard

    Lab212 (France)

    Panel 1: Living Facades – Eco-Data, Growth & the Anthropocene

  • Béatrice Lartigue

    Lab212 (France)

    Panel 1: Living Facades – Eco-Data, Growth & the Anthropocene

  • John Kenneth Paranada

    Sainsbury Centre + Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research (UK)

    Panel 1: Living Facades – Eco-Data, Growth & the Anthropocene

  • Rachel Falconer (Moderator)

    Goldsmiths (UK)

    Panel 2: Signals from the Future: Launching The Liminal Review

  • Andrea Faroppa

    Sónar+D (Spain)

    Panel 2: Signals from the Future: Launching The Liminal Review

  • Annie Bicknell

    Tate (UK)

    Panel 2: Signals from the Future: Launching The Liminal Review

  • Myriam Achard

    Centre PHI (Canada)

    Panel 2: Signals from the Future: Launching The Liminal Review

  • Melanie Lenz (Moderator)

    V&A (UK)

    Panel 3: Owning the Machine: Intellectual Property & Authorship in the Age of AI

  • Kayvan Ghaffari

    Attorney at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pitman, ex-MakersPlace (US)

    Panel 3: Owning the Machine: Intellectual Property & Authorship in the Age of AI

  • Daniel Nordgård

    University of Agder, Mishmash (Norway)

    Panel 3: Owning the Machine: Intellectual Property & Authorship in the Age of AI

  • Tupac Martir

    Sartore Studio (Portugal)

    Panel 3: Owning the Machine: Intellectual Property & Authorship in the Age of AI

The Lumen Prize

Awards Ceremony

Celebrating outstanding artists across nine categories, plus one Gold Winner

This year’s cycle drew a record 2,243 entries from 71 countries, reflecting the urgency, experimentation, and diversity shaping contemporary art today.

Saturday, 8th November | 6pm

Planning Your Weekend

  • Getting Here from Kjevik Airport

    The airport is just 16 minutes from Kristiansand city center by car.

    Taxi
    The easiest option is a taxi – you’ll usually find them waiting outside the terminal.

    Agder Taxi 07000
    Phone: +47 38 00 2000 | Book online

    Bus
    The airport bus takes around 24 minutes.

    Check schedules here

  • Radisson Blu Caledonien
    Only a 5-minute walk from Kunstsilo. Don’t miss the top-floor bar with panoramic views of the city. Excellent breakfast included.

    Thon Hotel Norge
    Centrally located, closer to Kristiansand’s main street Markens. Also great breakfast!Booking code for 25% dynamic discount:
    Use Kunstsilo as Company name and booking code THC2282.

  • Kristiansand Kunsthall
    Located in the city library building (top floor). Striking architecture and exciting exhibitions. Closes at 4PM, so be sure to check it our early in the day!

    Blaud Sauna
    A floating sauna experience followed by a refreshing dip in the sea – a Nordic must-try!

    Baneheia Trails
    Scenic hiking trails just minutes from the city center. Best enjoyed during daylight hours, especially in late autumn.

    Odderøya Island
    Right next to Kunstsilo – enjoy ocean views, nature paths, and old fortifications. Perfect for a daytime walk.

  • The Odd Bakery
    Charming bakery in historic Posebyen, known for sourdough breads and pastries. A great stop while sightseeing.

    Panda Panda
    Healthy lunch café by day, wine bar by night. Excellent wine list and relaxed vibe.

    Sval
    Cosy café for specialty coffee and homemade gelato, right on Markens.

    Bønder i Byen
    Modern takes on traditional Norwegian dishes in a casual setting.

    Flua Pizza
    Family-run pizzeria with a great wine selection, set in a charming historic building.

    Smag & Behag
    Fine dining in the city center with an excellent wine list. Booking in advance is highly recommended.