The present has an afterlife is a degree exhibition of layered realities, perspectives and approaches to creating contemporary art in a world where it is increasingly difficult to focus and slow down.

This year’s degree exhibition is also treading into uncharted territory. For the first time in many years, the final Master’s-level presentation of the school of Arts and Crafts is primarily presented at an external institution. Collected at UKS are works by all the graduating artists from the departments of Printmaking and Publishing, Metal and Jewellery, Ceramics, Textile, and Art and Public Space. In addition, two site-responsive satellites are presented at Black Box (KHiO) and Sculpture Park at Norsk Billedhoggerforening.