Publishing art books
in collaboration with artists and cultural institutions
From our studio journal
Ansten Press is an Oslo-based art book publisher and editorial design studio working with artists, photographers, writers and cultural institutions.
Each publication is shaped around its own editorial vision. We work carefully across editing, design and production, collaborating with local printers and craft specialists to realise books defined by clarity, precision and lasting quality.
Our projects range from institutional publishing series to individual artist monographs.
Work by Ansten Press has received awards from Visuelt and Årets vakreste bøker.
Our books are distributed through specialist bookshops, galleries and museum stores internationally, and are also available through our webshop and showroom in Vika, Oslo.
For collaborations or commissions, please contact post [at] anstenpress . no
The back story
Ansten Press is an independent publisher, founded in 2020 by Nina Ansten. She has many years’ experience in art education, design and communication services for the art field.
As designer, project leader, and editor—and with a keen interest in art, books and traditional craft methods—Ansten has acquired a comprehensive knowledge of the various phases of book production, and built up a network of highly proficient collaborators.
Ansten studied visual communication, photography and design at Central Saint Martins—University of the Arts London. She has worked on commission for, among others, Astrup Fearnley Museet, Equinor Art Programme, Kabuso Art Centre, Munch Museum, National Museum, Stavanger Art Museum, Thomas Tallis School London and Vestfossen Art Centre.
For references on the design practice and other book projects, please visit: anstenstudio.no
Bespoke book design
Our book production service offers you a tailored design solution. All disciplines, from idea and concept development to text integrity, design and production are carried out by passionate specialists. Each book project is crafted with care.
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Images below is from the printing of the book Rear Window at ETN Grafisk / Photo: Charlotte Wiig
