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" ARKIV (“Archive” in english) is an artist’s book by the Norwegian artist Guttorm Guttormsgaard. The book is a result of the three-year long exhibition project at Guttormsgaard’s studio in Blaker Old Dairy, titled “Obs!m.fl.&#38;m.m.m”. ARKIV is filled with items displayed during the 55 exhibitions, usually from G.G.’s own collection. This collection is the study material of the artist, serving as a continuing source of inspiration as well as representing the artist’s lifelong journey in understanding different materials, cultures, techniques and concepts, which ultimately comes through in the artist’s own work. ARKIV is, however, not a collection of random images, it’s a picture book with a subtle storyline, drawing parallels between materials, cultures and historical periods. It’s a work of art in it’s own right......"Quelle: Thomas S. Hansen, Blog