Kjell's Legacy
Kjell Aukrust is one of our most beloved artists.
Illustrator, author, painter, inventor and humorist.
A warm welcome to Huset Aukrust!
Huset Aukrust in Alvdal is the national artists' museum dedicated to Kjell Aukrust.
The multi-artist Kjell Aukrust has delighted people all over Norway with his stories and art for decades. Here you can dive deep into Kjell's humor and madness, drawings, paintings and fantastic texts.
Exhibitions and experiences
There is much to experience
Huset Aukrust 30 years - Podcast
This series of episodes was produced in the anniversary year 2026. We talk to people who, in different ways, have a history with Kjell Aukrust, or who have a bit of Solan, Ludvig or Reodor in them.
Events
18. JUN – 16. AUG 2026
Summer exhibition
This year’s summer exhibition in the guest gallery features illustrator Kjersti Synneva Moen, recipient of Kjell Aukrust’s grant for young illustrators 2025
16. SEPT – 11. OCT 2026
Colour Fields – a touring exhibition from Kunstbanken Centre for Contemporary Art
A touring exhibition featuring Inga Blix, Wenche Kvalstad Eckhoff and Aga Klos
7.–8. NOVEMBER 2026
Desperados Grand Prix 2026
Chess tournament Emanuel Desperados Grand Prix