From 2002 to 2023, Tegnerforbundet has organized Tegnebiennalen/Tegnetriennalen (The Drawing Biennial/The Drawing Triennial), an arena for displaying and disseminating contemporary drawing art at an international level. The first biennials were mainly based on the free submission of works/projects that explore, problematize and treat drawing as a concept and genre.
In 2016, the Drawing Biennial was transformed into a Drawing Triennial. The total of ten biennials and triennials Tegnerforbundet has produced since 2002, has had changing organizational forms and exhibition locations. While the first biennials' artistic management was closely aligned with the board and organization of the Norwegian Artists' Association, external forces have gradually been brought in. This has strengthened the biennial's ability to have a changing perspective on drawing.
The last Tegnetriennalen was held from October 12 to December 22, 2023 at Tegnerforbundet, the National Museum, Deichman Bjørvika and Tenthaus.
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