The Tourist
Memory has something artistic about it, because the reality in it has been modified and perfected by the imagination.
—Henri de Régnier
The Tourist, in the order of appearance, is the seventh character encountered in Yasmine’s quest for the Heptahedron.
Equipped with a third eye (a camera) and solid armour (bucket hat, sunglasses, bumbag, and tanning cream), the Tourist travels the world energised and on the lookout. “I am a memories hunter!” he says. Despite the faults that are attributed to the Tourist, who is mainly accused of fuelling superficial consumerism and of participating in the world’s collapse through the industrial expansion of travel, this individual is nevertheless in search of sense. Indeed, the Tourist is hunting for memories; the very memories that prove our existence, our otherness, and which make us unique beings with something singular to share with the other. With all their senses alert, in the middle of Venice’s Piazza San Marco or at the top of the Great Pyramid of Giza, the Tourist becomes immersed in all manner of unimaginable situations in order to “take” memories. As the psychologist Christof Kuhbandner points out: “To become a souvenir, the event experienced will only be anchored in memory if it possesses a novelty value that distinguishes it in part from the content already stored. This is why a dog that brings back a stick will generally not leave a significant trace in our memory, but a dog playing the piano will.”
Don’t works of art also try to play the piano, in order to remain engraved in our memories? Isn’t it through their exceptional character, singularity, or exoticism that they enter our minds? And isn’t memory the most formidable art critic?
To bring the Tourist’s memories to life, this exhibition unites the exotic works of Daniel Buren, Sol Calero, and Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster.
Rendez-vous at Permanenten and Kafé Mat & Prat at Engensenteret Care Home, and to find out more about what goes on in the head of this character read Side Magazine: The Tourist.
—Yasmine d’O.
Artists
Daniel Buren →
Sol Calero →
Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster →
Venue
Permanenten (KODE 1)
Nordahl Bruns gate 9
5014 Bergen
Kafé Mat & Prat
Teatergaten 43
5010 Bergen
Upcoming events
Exhibition
Side Venues
Exhibitions
Side venues
Date
Time
Event
Venue
Sep 8, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste
at Kafé Mat & Prat
The cantine at Engensenteret, Kafé Mat & prat, is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022.
The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (ramen & cake)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (café)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
Language: English & Norwegian
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Sep 9, Friday
14:00–15:30
The Tourist
Official Opening at Kafé Mat & Prat
Encounter the Tourist at La Cantina de la Touriste—artist introduction with Sol Calero and participants of Kafé Mat & prat/Ny sjanse
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Sep 9, Friday
17:00–19:00
The Tourist
Official opening at Permanenten
Encounter the Tourist: artist introductions with Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and Sol Calero
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Permanenten (KODE 1)
Sep 22, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Middag med Godfrey I
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (22.-24. September) Middag med Godfrey will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Middag med Godfrey is a pop-up food concept by Godfrey Manoharan. The concept was established for the first time at Victoria Cafe & Pub, February 2022, where the concept garnered high interest and quickly became fully booked. This pop-up concept has taken Bergen by storm, with plans to soon expand unto Oslo. With focus on authentic Tamil food from Sri Lanka, Manoharan wishes to invite everyone to a meal they will not soon forget.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Sep 23, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Middag med Godfrey I
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (22.-24. September) Middag med Godfrey will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Middag med Godfrey is a pop-up food concept by Godfrey Manoharan. The concept was established for the first time at Victoria Cafe & Pub, February 2022, where the concept garnered high interest and quickly became fully booked. This pop-up concept has taken Bergen by storm, with plans to soon expand unto Oslo. With focus on authentic Tamil food from Sri Lanka, Manoharan wishes to invite everyone to a meal they will not soon forget.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Sep 24, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Middag med Godfrey I
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (22.-24. September) Middag med Godfrey will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Middag med Godfrey is a pop-up food concept by Godfrey Manoharan. The concept was established for the first time at Victoria Cafe & Pub, February 2022, where the concept garnered high interest and quickly became fully booked. This pop-up concept has taken Bergen by storm, with plans to soon expand unto Oslo. With focus on authentic Tamil food from Sri Lanka, Manoharan wishes to invite everyone to a meal they will not soon forget.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Sep 29, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Petter Beyer
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (29. September-01. October) Petter Beyer will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Sep 30, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Petter Beyer
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (29. September-01. October) Petter Beyer will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 1, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Petter Beyer
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (29. September-01. October) Petter Beyer will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 6, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Morten Tungesvik
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (06-08. October) Morten Tungesvik will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Morten Tungesvik has worked at top restaurants in Oslo, London and New York. He was part of starting Bare i Bergen, and is now food manager for HotMat.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 7, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Morten Tungesvik
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (06-08. October) Morten Tungesvik will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Morten Tungesvik has worked at top restaurants in Oslo, London and New York. He was part of starting Bare i Bergen, and is now food manager for HotMat.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 8, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Morten Tungesvik
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (06-08. October) Morten Tungesvik will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Morten Tungesvik has worked at top restaurants in Oslo, London and New York. He was part of starting Bare i Bergen, and is now food manager for HotMat.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 13, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Klint
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (13-15. October) Klint will prepare and serve their unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Klint has extensive experience from restaurant kitchens as a former head chef at Allmuen, souschef at Katla, and head chef at Bon Lio. Klint has also developed menus for, among others, Dirty Vegan and is now working on a new exciting concept in Oslo.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 14, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Klint
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (13-15. October) Klint will prepare and serve their unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Klint has extensive experience from restaurant kitchens as a former head chef at Allmuen, souschef at Katla, and head chef at Bon Lio. Klint has also developed menus for, among others, Dirty Vegan and is now working on a new exciting concept in Oslo.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Welcome to La Cantina de la Touriste on Saturday and Sunday, where we will play board games, drink coffee and eat cake. You are also welcome to bring your drawing pad, knitting supplies — or just come and chat. Come as you are!
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 15, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Klint
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (13-15. October) Klint will prepare and serve their unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Klint has extensive experience from restaurant kitchens as a former head chef at Allmuen, souschef at Katla, and head chef at Bon Lio. Klint has also developed menus for, among others, Dirty Vegan and is now working on a new exciting concept in Oslo.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Welcome to La Cantina de la Touriste on Saturday and Sunday, where we will play board games, drink coffee and eat cake. You are also welcome to bring your drawing pad, knitting supplies — or just come and chat. Come as you are!
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 20, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Middag med Godfrey II
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (20-22. October) Middag med Godfrey will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Middag med Godfrey is a pop-up food concept by Godfrey Manoharan. The concept was established for the first time at Victoria Cafe & Pub, February 2022, where the concept garnered high interest and quickly became fully booked. This pop-up concept has taken Bergen by storm, with plans to soon expand unto Oslo. With focus on authentic Tamil food from Sri Lanka, Manoharan wishes to invite everyone to a memorable meal.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 21, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Middag med Godfrey II
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (20-22. October) Middag med Godfrey will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Middag med Godfrey is a pop-up food concept by Godfrey Manoharan. The concept was established for the first time at Victoria Cafe & Pub, February 2022, where the concept garnered high interest and quickly became fully booked. This pop-up concept has taken Bergen by storm, with plans to soon expand unto Oslo. With focus on authentic Tamil food from Sri Lanka, Manoharan wishes to invite everyone to a memorable meal.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 22, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Middag med Godfrey II
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (20-22. October) Middag med Godfrey will prepare and serve his unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Middag med Godfrey is a pop-up food concept by Godfrey Manoharan. The concept was established for the first time at Victoria Cafe & Pub, February 2022, where the concept garnered high interest and quickly became fully booked. This pop-up concept has taken Bergen by storm, with plans to soon expand unto Oslo. With focus on authentic Tamil food from Sri Lanka, Manoharan wishes to invite everyone to a memorable meal.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 27, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Michelle Zhao & Lorayne Teo
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (27-29. October) Michelle Zhao & Lorayne Teo will prepare and serve their unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Michelle and Lorayne will be presenting a 3-course meal featuring flavours from their homelands. To start with, a Yunnanese salad often eaten during the Ching Ming Festival (tomb sweeping day), followed by an everyday noodle dish from Singapore, and finishing off with an interpretation of a South East Asian dessert.
Michelle Zhao currently lives in Bergen, Norway, but she grew up in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. She is co-owner of the restaurant Banzha (which opened in May 2022). She loves to host dinner at home, where she cooks mainly Yunnanese dishes. Spreading the joy of good company while having delicious food is one of the happiest things she could think of.
Lorayne Teo is from Singapore and has been living in Bergen the last few years. She finds joy in cooking for others and sharing her heritage food with the people in her second home, Norway. Lorayne is excited to present a taste of South East Asia at La Cantina, and hopes that the guests will enjoy these flavours from her home.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 28, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Michelle Zhao & Lorayne Teo
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (27-29. October) Michelle Zhao & Lorayne Teo will prepare and serve their unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Michelle and Lorayne will be presenting a 3-course meal featuring flavours from their homelands. To start with, a Yunnanese salad often eaten during the Ching Ming Festival (tomb sweeping day), followed by an everyday noodle dish from Singapore, and finishing off with an interpretation of a South East Asian dessert.
Michelle Zhao currently lives in Bergen, Norway, but she grew up in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. She is co-owner of the restaurant Banzha (which opened in May 2022). She loves to host dinner at home, where she cooks mainly Yunnanese dishes. Spreading the joy of good company while having delicious food is one of the happiest things she could think of.
Lorayne Teo is from Singapore and has been living in Bergen the last few years. She finds joy in cooking for others and sharing her heritage food with the people in her second home, Norway. Lorayne is excited to present a taste of South East Asia at La Cantina, and hopes that the guests will enjoy these flavours from her home.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Oct 29, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Michelle Zhao & Lorayne Teo
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (27-29. October) Michelle Zhao & Lorayne Teo will prepare and serve their unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Michelle and Lorayne will be presenting a 3-course meal featuring flavours from their homelands. To start with, a Yunnanese salad often eaten during the Ching Ming Festival (tomb sweeping day), followed by an everyday noodle dish from Singapore, and finishing off with an interpretation of a South East Asian dessert.
Michelle Zhao currently lives in Bergen, Norway, but she grew up in the southern Chinese province of Yunnan. She is co-owner of the restaurant Banzha (which opened in May 2022). She loves to host dinner at home, where she cooks mainly Yunnanese dishes. Spreading the joy of good company while having delicious food is one of the happiest things she could think of.
Lorayne Teo is from Singapore and has been living in Bergen the last few years. She finds joy in cooking for others and sharing her heritage food with the people in her second home, Norway. Lorayne is excited to present a taste of South East Asia at La Cantina, and hopes that the guests will enjoy these flavours from her home.
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Nov 3, Thursday
17:00–19:00
The Tourist
Exhibition walk with guest: Ida Lødemel Tvedt
Starting at KODE 1, we will experience the art works by Daniel Buren and Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster together.
For this exhibition walk we are joined by author and Side Magazine-contributor, Ida Lødemel Tvedt. Her texts have been printed in N+1, Guernica, Das Magazin, Vagant, Dag og Tid, and numerous other publications. In 2021 she was awarded Arne Hestenes journalist prize. She has written the text “Disorientation Station” for Bergen Assembly’s own magazine: Side Magazine (Which you can read / purchase at Bergen Assembly’s office, Bergen Kunsthall, or through Bergen Assembly’s web page).
She will also be reading some extracts from her book “The Mariana Trench”, as we walk over to Cantina De La Touriste (Kafé Mat & prat), which in addition to being a functional cantina/restaurant, is also an artwork by Sol Calero. Here we will continue our conversations.
(Language: English)
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Permanenten (KODE 1)
Nov 3, Thursday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Lotta Olsson (Lola)
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (03-05. November) Lotta Olsson (Lola) will prepare and serve her unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Lotta Olsson is the owner and head chef of Lola in Bergen. “For me, the most important thing in the restaurant is to create a place where guests and employees feel good, lower their shoulders and have a good time together. The food we cook at Lola is honest, with big, clean flavors that make you happy. For our weekend at La Cantina I will bring many years of experience in professional kitchens and restaurants in different countries. It will be so nice to pass on my knowledge to everyone in the kitchen and at the same time, learn new flavors and combinations to make something fun and delicious for the guests of the weekend. The menu will, as always at Lola, be based on nice ingredients that we season in our own way: with flavours from spice racks from around the world.”
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Nov 4, Friday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Lotta Olsson (Lola)
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (03-05. November) Lotta Olsson (Lola) will prepare and serve her unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Lotta Olsson is the owner and head chef of Lola in Bergen. “For me, the most important thing in the restaurant is to create a place where guests and employees feel good, lower their shoulders and have a good time together. The food we cook at Lola is honest, with big, clean flavors that make you happy. For our weekend at La Cantina I will bring many years of experience in professional kitchens and restaurants in different countries. It will be so nice to pass on my knowledge to everyone in the kitchen and at the same time, learn new flavors and combinations to make something fun and delicious for the guests of the weekend. The menu will, as always at Lola, be based on nice ingredients that we season in our own way: with flavours from spice racks from around the world.”
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Join us, as we are embracing the position of being tourists in Bergen. For this family workshop, we will be making our own personal postcards, which we then will be sending in the mail to a person of our own choice. Maybe a relative? A friend?
Language: Norwegian
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Permanenten (KODE 1)
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Nov 5, Saturday
19:00–22:00
The Tourist
La Cantina de la Touriste: Guest chef dinners with Lotta Olsson (Lola)
The cantine at Engen behandlingssenter, Kafé Mat & prat is transformed into La Cantina de la Touriste as part of Bergen Assembly 2022, Yasmine and the Seven Faces of the Heptahedron 8.9.—6.11.2022. The artist, Sol Calero, presents a vibrant and permanent installation in the cantine run by Ny sjanse, a work qualification program for immigrants in Bergen.
During Bergen Assembly 2022, guest chefs work in collaboration with Ny Sjanse to serve special weekly three-course menus for 300 NOK.
This week, (03-05. November) Lotta Olsson (Lola) will prepare and serve her unique weekly menu, together with Ny sjanse.
Lotta Olsson is the owner and head chef of Lola in Bergen. “For me, the most important thing in the restaurant is to create a place where guests and employees feel good, lower their shoulders and have a good time together. The food we cook at Lola is honest, with big, clean flavors that make you happy. For our weekend at La Cantina I will bring many years of experience in professional kitchens and restaurants in different countries. It will be so nice to pass on my knowledge to everyone in the kitchen and at the same time, learn new flavors and combinations to make something fun and delicious for the guests of the weekend. The menu will, as always at Lola, be based on nice ingredients that we season in our own way: with flavours from spice racks from around the world.”
Opening hours
Tuesday–Friday, 11:00–15:00 (open café, lunch)
Thursday–Saturday, 19:00–21:00 (dinner with guest chefs, reservation required)
Saturday–Sunday, 12:00–17:00 (open café, ramen)
Dinner is only available by pre-reservation.
Book your table here
at
Kafé Mat & Prat
Join us, as we are embracing the position of being tourists in Bergen. For this family workshop, we will be making our own personal postcards, which we then will be sending in the mail to a person of our own choice. Maybe a relative? A friend?
Language: Norwegian
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Permanenten (KODE 1)
Nov 6, Sunday
12:00–17:00
The Tourist
Making arepas with Sol Calero and Rebeca Pérez Gerónimo
Join us for the last meal at La Cantina de la Touriste, during Bergen Assembly 2022, on Sunday 6th of November! First come first serve!
The artist behind La Cantina de la Touriste, Sol Calero and her studio manager Rebeca Pérez Gerónimo will make arepas for us inside the installation that has been functioning as a kafé and restaurant during the runtime of Bergen Assembly 2022.
Participation is free of charge and requires no pre-registration.
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Kafé Mat & Prat
Bergen Assembly
Halfdan Kjerulfs Gate 4
5017 Bergen
open 10am–5pm on weekdays
post@bergenassembly.no
www.bergenassembly.com
