Public Art as Provocation 
How unconventional partnerships, time-scales and risk-taking reshape our cities

Challenging preconceptions about the forms and timespan of conventional public artworks, these projects promise a new approach to working with artists in sites of regeneration. Conceived as a programme that will unfold over time, through collective activity, often in collaboration with existing organisations and artist-run initiatives across the city.
Bjørvika Utvikling is responsible for the construction of the commons, water promenade and technical infrastructure in the new city district in Oslo.

www.futurelibrary.no
www.flatbreadsociety.net

Anne Beate Hovind commissions and produces art in public spaces. Currently, she is putting her energy and expertise in city planning of Oslo producing two internationally known artworks Future Library by Scottish artist Katie Paterson and Losæter/FlatbreadSociety by the art collective Futurefarmers.
Over the past 20 years, she has worked at the interface of art, culture and business where she has gained a vast amount of experience in realizing complex and original projects. included developing public services, building a hospital, city planning, placemaking and passenger orientated development for airports.
Anne Beate is a passionate urban developer who believes in transforming the city from the heart.