Magnar Karlsen (b. 1962) is a Norwegian improvising musician and camera-based artist, residing in eastern Norway. Known for his innovative in-camera techniques, Karlsen explores modern Norwegian art through various layers of abstraction. His music features a distinctive combination of monophonic analog synthesizer and percussion, often presented in a solo performance format. Karlsen's artistic output spans ambient music with a reference to Norwegian folktronica / nu-jazz / experimental and fine art photography,
a unique intersection of sound and visual art.

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NEWS FOR 2025

A NORWEGIAN DIARY OUT 2025 | NORWEGIAN FOLKTRONICA AND FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY

MAGNAR KARLSEN & KARL SEGLEM
A Norwegian Diary follows in the footsteps of Transcendence exploring the early migration to Norway over 30,000 years ago capturing the awe and mystery of discovering a new land,
shaped by its ancient roots and modern evolution.

PROJECTS 2025:
Solo concerts coming up, stay tuned for more info
Duo concerts coming up, stay tuned for more info

Exhibitions are on pause for 2025
New photographs will be published here, stay tuned

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PHOTOGRAPHS:
Photographs are available as signed and nr. prints (10) (AP.5)
They are available in three different sizes, small, medium and large.
Regardless of sizes each photograph will not exceed the limitation of 10 prints (AP.5)
Including certificate of authenticity.
Canson baryta satin fine art archival paper, 310 gsm.
gallery-archival ink and print quality.
Signed with archival pen.
Mounted to archival passepartout and backboard.

A digital photograph is great for a realistic impression.
A fine art print however has a subtlety as well as an elegant clearness
that is superior for an artistic visualization.

Contact / store button with further details about postage/ordering music and photographs.

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Early works / 1998-2012

LISTEN ON - BANDCAMP / SPOTIFY

Album out 2025