Lumen is a nonprofit organization and international prize supporting artists at the forefront of contemporary art and technology. Since 2012, the Lumen Prize has championed experimental practices by recognizing outstanding artists, awarding financial support, and creating opportunities that push creative boundaries through exhibitions, commissions, and public programs worldwide. We support artists, public access, and innovation in service of a more expansive cultural future and connect these practitioners with institutions, educators, and audiences to shape the role of technology in contemporary culture.
Kunstsilo aligns with Lumen’s ambitions through its architectural strength and a clear profile in both collection and dissemination.
As the steward of the Tangen Collection—the world’s largest collection of Nordic modernism—Kunstsilo has, in a short time, established itself as a prominent platform for contemporary art and digital practice. Kunstsilo continuously presents exhibitions that attract international attention, with coverage ranging from The New York Times and Bloomberg to TIME Magazine.
Each year, a Nordic artist is honored through The Nordic Award, presented during the Lumen Prize weekend in Kristiansand.
Kunstsilo and the Lumen Prize collaborate to highlight Nordic artists working at the intersection of art and technology. The partnership began with the establishment of The Nordic Award and has evolved into a close, year-round collaboration that brings together curatorial expertise, technological innovation, and international visibility.
In 2026, Nordic Interface will be launched—a three-year talent program for professional artists from the Nordic region working at the intersection of art and technology.
In 2025, Kunstsilo hosted The Lumen Prize Awards—bringing together participants in one place for the first time.
More than 90 international artists, curators, and professionals from over 20 countries visited Kristiansand. Kunstsilo became a vibrant hub for networking, knowledge exchange, and the formation of new collaborations. In 2026, Kunstsilo looks forward to once again welcoming artists, curators, and professionals from around the world to the Lumen Prize Awards.
Nordic Interface
Nordic Interface is a three-year talent program for professional artists from the Nordic region working at the intersection of art and technology.
The program provides artists with time and resources to develop new projects, access to mentors and professional environments, and increased visibility through exhibitions and public engagement. Its aim is to strengthen networks, build competence, and expand international opportunities for Nordic artists.
Nordic Award
Kunstsilo and Lumen Prize collaborate to highlight Nordic artists working at the intersection of art and technology. What began with the launch of the Nordic Award has evolved into a close, year-round partnership that brings together curatorial expertise, technological innovation, and international visibility.
Each year, a Nordic artist is honored through the Lumen × Kunstsilo collaboration with The Nordic Award, presented during the Lumen Prize weekend and Lumen Awards in Kristiansand.
