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Anette Gellein (born 1995) is a Norwegian visual artist from Sola, currently residing in Stavanger. Gellein's work primarily explores themes of technological development, body, and sexuality through various media, including textiles and performative expressions. In 2019, Gellein participated in the Vestlandsutstillingen. They have received grants from prestigious institutions such as the BKH (Bildende Kunstneres Hjelpefond) and Stavanger Kommune.

Gellein has exhibited their work at numerous renowned venues both in Norway and internationally. Notable exhibitions include a solo show at Kunsthall Oslo, displays at Stavanger Kunstmuseum, the Vestlandsutstillingen in 2019, and Tromsø Kunstforening.

As a filmmaker, Gellein's films have been showcased at several esteemed film festivals, including the Oberhausen Film Festival, Tromsø International Film Festival, Cinema Nova in Belgium, Arctic Moving Image Festival, and Kunstnernes Hus Kino.

In 2024, Gellein was awarded a prestigious grant and residency at the internationally renowned Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto (LIFT) in Canada to develop a new film project.

In 2023, they also worked on costume and set design for a significant contemporary dance opera by Louise Ahl, which was presented at Tramway in Glasgow.

Gellein holds a degree from the Filmkunstskolen in Kabelvåg and a master's degree from the Glasgow School of Art.