Ludvig Karsten (1876–1926) moved to Paris in 1900 and stayed there for several periods. The early years up to 1906 were particularly decisive for his artistic career.

Karsten was known for his sharp tongue, but also for his extensive network of contacts in France and Europe. He was active in the Paris art scene and had contact with key figures who later became important names in art history. Karsten's position in relation to French modern art and the Paris art scene has been little researched to date.

In this talk, art historian Vibeke Röstorp and curator of the exhibition Ludvig Karsten – Restless, Signe Endresen, meet to discuss the impact that the art scene and his stays in Paris had on Karsten's art.

Bilderettigheter: © Ludvig Karsten: Selvportrett, 1909, olje på lerret, Nasjonalmuseet. Foto: Nasjonalmuseet / Andreas Harvik