[Signed] Berven, Ingrid. Ideas, but in Things (Ideer, men i ting), 2015. In Norwegian.

[Autograph / Signed by the Artist] Berven, Ingrid. Ideas, but in Things (Ideer, men i ting). / Authors: Ingrid Berven, Kjartan Fløgstad; Photography by Alexander Stav; Translation by Pauline Ann Hoath.
Bergen : [I. Berven], 2015.
86 pp. : color ill. ; 29×21 cm. Hardcover with dust jacket. In Norwegian (Bokmål). In good condition. ISBN: 9788269001709.

This 2015 exhibition catalog, Ideas, but in Things, is a primary document of contemporary Norwegian art, produced to accompany the retrospective of Ingrid Berven (b. 1951) at Galleri 3,14 in Bergen. Published by the artist herself, the volume meticulously chronicles fifteen years of her creative output (2000–2015), spanning a diverse array of media including video art, large-scale installations, painting, and scenography. Berven’s work is characterized by a conceptual rigor that seeks to find intellectual resonance within physical objects, a theme reflected in the catalog's title. The text provides a deep dive into the internal logic of the artist's multidisciplinary approach, including the arrangement of site-specific installations and the philosophical underpinnings of her visual narratives.
The catalog is significantly enriched by the contributions of renowned Norwegian author Kjartan Fløgstad and the striking photography of Alexander Stav, while Pauline Ann Hoath’s translations ensure the work's resonance beyond Scandinavia. This specific copy holds exceptional collectible value due to the presence of an intimate handwritten autograph by the artist: “To Konstantin, with best wishes from Ingrid.” As a rare, artist-published edition, it serves as an essential resource for art historians, curators, and researchers of the Bergen art scene. The high production quality, featuring 86 pages of vivid color reproductions and a protected dust jacket, underscores the cultural importance of Berven’s vision, making this signed copy a significant acquisition for collectors of contemporary European art and modern artist-led publications.