Oslo Exhibition 'Grammars of Light' Explores Artificial Illumination Through Three Contemporary Artists

The Astrup Fearnley Museet in Oslo is presenting 'Grammars of Light,' an exhibition curated by Owen Martin featuring works by Cerith Wyn Evans, Ann Lislegaard, and P. Staff. The show focuses on artificial light sources like neon, holograms, LEDs, and projections, displayed in darkened, immersive environments rather than brightly lit spaces. Key installations include P. Staff's 'Penetration,' which uses a medical laser to explore themes of surveillance and vulnerability; Cerith Wyn Evans's 'StarStarStar/Steer (Transphoton),' featuring LED Doric columns with algorithmic lighting patterns; and Ann Lislegaard's textual piece 'Come the Future,' where illuminated words form shifting phrases. The exhibition runs until May 10, 2026, and emphasizes the interplay between light and shadow as a carefully composed visual language.