The publication features the original English translation of Tor Åge Bringsværd’s short story The Man Who Collected the First of September, 1973 alongside newly commissioned responses by curator Mi You and artist Lesia Vasylchenko, as well as a contextual essay by OCA’s former Head of Programme, Mike Sperlinger.

The event will include a short introduction by Mike Sperlinger, followed by a conversation between artist Marte Aas, a longtime admirer of Bringsværd's story and artist Lesia Vasylchenko, who contributed to the publication. A small serving of drinks will be offered, and guests can pick up a free copy of the publication.

Visit oca.no for full event information and a video interview with Bringsværd about his short story and its strange afterlife.

The Office for… is a new event series by OCA exploring what might be possible if the criteria of contemporary art are displaced, temporarily, by alternative frameworks.

OCA - Office for Contemporary Art is a foundation promoting contemporary art from Norway internationally. OCA is funded by the Ministry of Culture and Equality and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is the commissioner for Norway’s contribution to the visual arts section of La Biennale di Venezia.

In the autumn of 2026, the institution vil move into premises at Kunstnernes Hus.

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