Doorway to Norway
Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway Art collaborates with Max Stevenson of Norway House to invite readers to “come home” to artwork imported from Scandinavia.
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Celebrating Leif Eriksson Day and two years of Norway Art columns
Norway Art’s Mary Jo Thorsheim celebrates Leif Eriksson Day with a conversation on film with Nordic paintings by famous Scandinavian artists.
Memorable paintings
To celebrate summer and being out on the water, Mary Jo Thorsheim explores the sport of going fishing through four paintings from Norway Art’s collection.
In Loving Memory: Inga Caroline Thommessen
In loving memory of Inga Caroline Thommessen, a language teacher in Denmark and granddaughter of artist Jonas Lie and ballet dancer Inga Lie.
Välkommen to Norrtullsgatan, Stockholm, Sweden!
Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway Art® introduces Swedish impressionist artist Karl Nordström and one of his paintings, “Interior från Norrtullsgatan (Salen).”
Finding your roots and discovering Syttende Mai
After discovering that her ancestor arrived in America on May 17, 1899, Mary Jo Thorsheim researched what Syttende Mai celebrations were like in 1899.
Jonas Lie
The tranquil calm of the harbor paintings by Norwegian artist Jonas Lie brings a refreshing breath of fresh air to these difficult times.
Who was Pauline Fjelde?
Pauline Fjelde is best known for creating Minnesota’s first state flag with her sister, but she left a greater legacy as a talented and versatile artist.
Hardanger fiddles and weddings
Mary Jo Thorsheim shares the story behind a Hardanger fiddle in Norway Art’s collection, once an essential part of traditional weddings in Western Norway.
An ultimate valentine
Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway Art® dives into the story of an ornate mangle carved by a Norwegian sailor in 1789 for his beloved.
