Geir Egil Bergjord
Geir Egil Bergjord is the chairman of Norske Billedkunstnere (NBK), an organization representing visual artists in Norway. He plays a crucial role in advocating for the rights and welfare of artists, particularly in discussions surrounding financial support and pension schemes for visual creators. Recently, he has been involved in a public debate regarding the Kunstavgift and its implications for older artists, countering claims made by fellow artist Vebjørn Sand about the management of the Bildende Kunstnere Hjelpefond.
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Geir Egil Bergjord is the chairman of the Norwegian Visual Artists Association.
Urovekkende for kunstens frihet
Norway· 2025-11-06
Geir Egil Bergjord demands that the National Museum remove Noa Eshkol's artwork.
Boikott av et minnesmerkeNorway· 2025-10-06
Geir Egil Bergjord is the chair of the Norwegian Visual Artists' Association and has criticized the publication of certain articles in Aftenposten.
Det handler om kunstpolitisk maktNorway· 2025-06-03
Geir Egil Bergjord, the chairman of Norske Billedkunstnere, dismisses artist Vebjørn Sands' criticism as 'conspiracy theories'.
Hvorfor skal kunstnere betale for en organisasjon de ikke får delta i?Norway· 2025-05-19
Geir Egil Bergjord writes that the author contributes to a suspicion of the art field.
Uheldige klikkdannelser i kunstenNorway· 2025-05-04
Geir Egil Bergjord is the chairman of the Norwegian Visual Artists' board who attempts to divert attention by suggesting others read the regulations.
Uredelig innkreving og fordeling av kunstmidlerNorway· 2025-04-09
Geir Egil Bergjord is the chairman of Norske Billedkunstnere (NBK).
Vebjørn Sand burde lese seg opp før han beskylder kolleger for løgnNorway· 2025-03-26