The Battle for Grønland 2.0

Grønland is facing major construction projects in the coming years. Leading real estate companies have invested. There is a need for office space in the city center, and Oslo is experiencing a housing shortage. Prices are rising rapidly, and both local residents and organizations are losing their homes. Grønland faces challenges related to living conditions and worn-down buildings. Politicians are implementing area upgrades, while urban development forums are advocating for urban repair and development.

Many have plans and visions for Grønland’s future. Real estate investors offer "makeover" solutions; local actors call it a PR stunt and question who is being heard, while the Directorate for Cultural Heritage asks: “Does Grønland need to change?”

The exhibition raises questions about urban development, power, and local democracy. What makes a good city – and for whom? What perspectives underpin the idea of a better urban society? And which narratives dominate the public discourse?

Amelia Hawk, Mine Nilay Yalcin, Jon Benjamin Tallerås, Bjarne Asp, Io Sivertsen, Simen Formo Hay, Jannicke Johansen, Rafal Hanzl, Hilde Gosh Maisey, with contributions from Oslo Museum’s cultural-historical collections and documentation of today’s Grønland.