Grieg’s final bow
William H. Halverson details Norwegian Edvard Grieg’s three roles as a professional musician: solo pianist, accompanist, and conductor.
Category: Arts
Enchanted
Victoria Hofmo tells of “Enchanted: A History of Fantasy Illustration’s” Norse influence at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, Mass.
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.
Norway’s modern-day goddess of textile arts
Bergen’s Sissel Blystad is a modern-day Norwegian textile goddess whose art continues to evolve and enchant from her studio at USF Verftet.
From sardines to art
In what used to be an old sardine factory, USF Verftet is creating a hub of culture, creativity, and exchange for artists from around the world.
The summer of Astrup
Victoria Hofmo shares her thoughts and impressions of the first-ever Nikolai Astrup exhibit in the United States at the Clark Art Institute in Massachusetts.
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.
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).”
Another place and time
Hans-Erik Eriksson captured the life and light of mid-century Stockholm in his paintings, from the magic of Midsommar to the beauty of the waterfront.
The Nazis’ failed attempt to own Edvard Grieg
Edvard Grieg’s music helped define Norwegian national identity after Norway’s independence. Decades later, the Nazis tried to take advantage of it.
