Elgeseter has a particularly rich history that dates back to pre-Christian times. Today, there are few visible elements in the townscape that refer to the history on which Elgeseter is built. Neither the historic Elgeseter monastery nor the meaning of the name Elgeseter as a "holy place" (Elgisetr in Old Norse, continued as Heligsetr in Catholic times) is particularly mentioned in contemporary descriptions of Elgeseter. Today, mention is rather made of the traffic along Elgesetergate, discussions about the preservation of Art Nouveau architecture, or Elgeseter as a turning point for the technology capital Trondheim. In the Elgeseter district, opposite Studentersamfundet, is Elgeseter Park, a green area extending from the University Park, below Gløshaugen. The area constitutes an important potential recreational area in an otherwise heavily trafficked street along Elgeseter street. Its location makes the park an important link between the city, the students and the university, and the park is mainly used by students. With Kunstrom Elgeseter, a platform is established where artists, academic communities at NTNU and other partners are invited to work with a place-sensitive curiosity about the many historical layers that Elgeseter consists of. By highlighting different parts of Elgeseter's rich history, much of which is forgotten or hidden today, the art program can contribute to create connections between the city's history, residents, artists and educational environments.