He has held more than 45 indi­vidual exhibitions at leading galleries around the world. He is also a frequent curator, author and producer, having written more than a dozen novels and produced several films. His works are show­cased by leading museums and art collections around the world.

In September 2012 Melgaard opened the exhibition "A house to die in" at the Institute of Contemporary Art in London. For the exhibition Røros Tweed was engaged to weave a 500m2 large floor carpet. Røros Tweed's contribution to the exhibition inspired Bjarne Melgaard to further collaboration.