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The spray can 100 years

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THE SPRAY CAN

100 YEARS


In the teaching program Roots – street art, graffiti and freedom of expression, we look at the history of graffiti and street art in light of the invention of the spray can, which this year celebrates 100 years.

Through guided tours, conversations, and hands-on work, students explore how art can be used to express opinions and raise issues for debate. They reflect on freedom of expression and responsibility for expression, and create their own visual expressions using spray paint, stencils, and other techniques.

The program can be adapted for middle school, junior high school, and high school. It is free for schools, and admission is included.

Education

Here you will find information about how the teaching is organized, what teaching methods are used, and how long the different sessions last. See the menu below for more information.

30 min – Tour

The students will first be given a tour of the exhibition The Spray Can 100 Years, where they will learn about the inventor of the spray can in 1926, Erik Rotheim, and how this historical event connects Oslo to today's global graffiti and street art movement.

We raise important elements for discussion, such as formal and informal rules for expression both in society and in the street art community.

60 min – Workshop

We then move on to the practical part of the workshop, where the students are tasked with making their own poster using cardboard, stencils, spray paint and markers.

Here we also discuss topics about freedom of expression and responsibility for expression, because what does it really mean to have the right to express oneself?

After class

The posters will be collected by the facilitator afterwards, and will become part of a temporary art installation in the anteroom to the exhibition room on the occasion of the Women's Health Festival, which will then remain on display until the last week of the exhibition.

Curriculum

Here you will find an overview of which parts of the curriculum the teaching program covers. See the menu below for more information about the different areas and how they are linked to the teaching.

Identity and cultural diversity

Providing insight into our history and culture. It is important for the development of students' identity and creates a sense of belonging to society.

Creativity, commitment and a thirst for exploration

Students learn and develop through perception and thinking, aesthetic forms of expression and practical activities.

Demonstrate that cultural experiences have intrinsic value, and students should experience a diverse range of cultural expressions throughout their time at school.

To allow students to express their creative joy, commitment and curiosity, and to gain experience in seeing opportunities and turning ideas into action

Practical information

Here you will find information that may be useful before, during and after the teaching program. See the menu below for practical details, the teacher's role, as well as tips and recommendations for preparation and follow-up.

The teacher's role

We want you as an adult to be active, participating and curious. Teachers are responsible for the group throughout the visit and may be asked to help along the way. Explainer is responsible for implementing the program.

Before the visit
Our teaching methods do not require any preparation, but it is always useful to prepare students for a museum visit. Feel free to show pictures or video from the museum, talk about what will happen, and view our digital resources that can be used for pre- and post-work.
After the visit
Reflect and discuss with the students after the lesson, preferably in groups.

Sep 15–Nov 13.

Suitable for grades 5–10 / VGS

Maximum 30 students


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Norway's National Museum of Technology, Industry, Science and Medicine. Here you will find exciting exhibitions and activities a short distance from central Oslo.

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