Mastering the Copy
16 Jan 2026 — 7 Jun 2026 at National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
· Oslo
Mastering the Copy is a temporary art exhibition presented at the Nasjonalmuseet. The exhibition explores the complex relationship between original and copy in artistic practice, examining how artists throughout history have engaged with imitation, reproduction, and the concept of authenticity. Through a diverse range of works and mediums, the exhibition investigates the creative potential of copying and its role in artistic development and innovation.
About the venue
National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
· Oslo
The National Museum is a museum in Oslo, Norway which holds the Norwegian state's public collection of art, architecture, and design objects. The collection totals over 400,000 works, amongst them the first copy of Edvard Munch's The Scream from 1893. The museum is state-owned and managed by the…