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Experience and Interests

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ROBOTlove | A design store

Kristoffer opened the Minneapolis design store ROBOTlove in 2004. Featuring limited edition designer toys, artist collectibles, and a curated selection of clothing, books, and artist prints - ROBOTlove was the first of its kind, urban vinyl retailer in Minneapolis. The store hosted artist visits from the likes of Shepard Fairey, Jaime Hayon, DALEK, and Frank Kozik. The design store closed in 2010.

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In 2005, Kristoffer partnered with mplsart.com founder Emma Berg to help grow the arts calendar website she launched into the go-to resource for visual art openings and events in the Twin Cities. Together they produced and curated multiple art-related events, including the first gallery show of street artist Deuce Seven. They sold the company name and calendar site in 2014.

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Art Exhibitions | Curating

Kristoffer has produced and curated numerous gallery exhibitions throughout his career that have ranged from full gallery, immersive installations by Friends With You to intimate print shows by California artists Kozyndan. He was also the guest curator for Gamut Gallery's 2014 Call for Work. Recently he worked with photographer Dan Monick to present a pop-up gallery show of over 100 photos for hip-hop label Rhymesayers 20th Anniversary.