Andre Clemetsen

André Clemetsen is a Norwegian documentary photographer and writer whose work explores the relationship between people, memory, and the environments they inhabit. With over two decades of experience, his practice moves between documentary and fine art, often focusing on themes such as displacement, identity, and the long-term impact of conflict.

He has exhibited internationally, with more than 25 exhibitions since 2008, including shows in Paris, Budapest, Osaka, Tokyo, and Oslo.

His work has received multiple distinctions at the Prix de la Photographie Paris (PX3), including three Gold awards in documentary, as well as several Silver awards across landscape, nature, and wedding categories, and additional Silver and Bronze awards in portraiture.

Recent projects, including his work on Vietnamese boat refugees and the Concrete Human series, examine how both war and modern urban structures shape human experience across generations.

Through a quiet and observational approach, Clemetsen creates images that invite reflection on presence, distance, and the fragile connection between individuals and the spaces around them.

Westminster, London – Photography & Documentary Studies
University of Oslo – Ex.phil. and Political Philosophy
Apprenticeship at Preus Foto, Norway’s largest photo retail and lab chain at the time.

Vietnam 50 Years After / Next Generation (2025)
Mela / National Museum (program collaboration) / Sentralen, Oslo

Expired / Outdated (2024)
Exhibition and film on age discrimination, commissioned by Oslo Municipality

Grief in Color (2021–2024)
Vulkan, Oslo

Anastasis (2018–2023)
Audiovisual installation and performance, touring exhibitions

Cabin Fever in Paradise (2018)
Kulturhuset, Oslo / Lovisenberg Diaconal Hospital

Where is Jesus? (2017–2018)
Oslo Cathedral and national tour (12 cities)

How Long Does a War Last… (2010)
Oslo Museum

Selected exhibitions also include presentations at the National Museum (Oslo), Deichman Library, and international venues.