A powerful Icelandic-American art force
Mary Jo Thorsheim writes about Icelandic-American Holger Cahill, who had a great career working in the arts in New York and New Jersey.
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Bjørg Bjøberg: The joy of summer in flowers
Norway Art®’s Mary-Jo Thorsheim describes the nature-themed watercolor paintings by Bjørg Bjøberg of Balestrand Norway.
A place of worship and a work of art
Mary Jo Thorsheim tells the generational story of art of Mindekirken, the Norwegian Lutheran Memorial Church in Minneapolis dedicated in 1930.
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.
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.
