Svartjord is an artist group founded in Oslo in 2014.
The name "Svartjord"(Mollisol a soil order in USDA soil taxonomy )refers to the nutrient-rich soil found in the most fertile agricultural areas on earth. Each of Svartjord’s projects represents an artistic ecosystem where the given conditions provide fertile ground for the artistic work.Ecology, spatial interventions, urbanity, and collectivity are central for the group’s ethos.