In 2024, the city of Oslo celebrated 400 years. This anniversary artwork questions the relationship between its citizens, city authorities and art.

An artist is commissioned to create an artwork to mark the city’s anniversary. Using ‘participation’ as a method, a group of Oslo residents are invited to take part. Under the banner of ‘trust, creativity and joy in collaboration’, they are asked to develop and present their own proposals for a work of art. Together, the group is supposed to decide which of the artworks will be best for the city of Oslo. The project – which seems to fulfil the city municipality’s desire for participation – turns into a tragicomic dystopia as the artist tries to satisfy official procedures and a multi-faceted public sphere.

The screening at Vega is free, but requires a free ticket from Vega's website: https://www.vegascene.no/film/EDI20240700.