Turn to art for comfort
After the horrific events of July 22, Norwegians turned to the creative arts for solace Line Grundstad Hanke Art can do wonders for us in hard times. It is a proven fact that art stimulates our mind...
View ArticleModern Viking
Andrew Saur combines art and heritage to create special Nordic-inspired art. Art was a part of Andrew Saur’s life since he was a child – he still has a sketch of a Viking ship he did as an...
View ArticleQueen Sonja attends exhibition opening
H.M. Queen Sonja will be present when the exhibition “Under great pressure” opens tomorrow. H.M. King Harald, H.M. Queen Silvia and H.R.H Crown Prince Haakon will also be present at the Vernissage,...
View ArticleBeauty in all things
“The Exceptional Everyday” exhibit in Washington, D.C., highlights Norwegian artists and designers By Carla Danziger McClean, Va. Imagine spilling a glass of red wine on a white floral damask...
View ArticleMuch ado about Munch
Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream” may fetch $80 million at art sale this spring One of four versions of Edvard Munch’s masterpiece “The Scream” will be sold by Sotheby’s auction house in New York...
View ArticleRosemaling for all
Joan and Thor Dahl share their love of Norwegian folk art with the world The first time Joan Dahl was exposed to Rosemaling while in Norway, the art did not appeal to her. Which is surprising,...
View ArticleAn artist by nature
Sharon Aamodt shares her artistic talent and strong connection to heritage with Nordic Folklore By Jess Larsen Norwegian American Weekly Intern Sharon Aamodt, an artist by nature, has a way of bringing...
View ArticleKnitting for dolls
Åse Bence learned to knit for her dolls as a child; now she passes the gift on to others Kelsey Larson Copy Editor Åse Bence learned to knit in Norway when she was five years old. “We had long winters....
View ArticleA touch of Norway in America
Successful small business Norway Art connects Norwegian art to North America By Christy Olsen Field Norwegian American Weekly Instilled with a love of Norway from childhood, Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway...
View ArticleArt for change
Art exhibit in Oslo displays how second-wave feminist ideas changed Norway’s contemporary art Denise Leland Seattle, Wash. Art Hall Oslo is currently host to an exhibition entitled, “Hold stenhårdt...
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