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.
Category: Arts
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.
Grieg’s song “Våren” speaks to us today
As we see signs that the long winter of the coronavirus may be coming to an end, we may find solace in Grieg’s composition “Våren.”
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.
The French connection
When we think of Monet, our thoughts naturally drift to Paris—but Norway? Explore a famous painting of Sandvika with Dr. Mary Jo Thorsheim of Norway Art®.
Stunning Norwegian winter scenes
Norway Art highlight the work of painters Karl Ouren and Axel Ender with stunning winter scenes that depict the northern landscape.
Norway Art presents a year of Norwegian artists
Dr. Mary Jo Thorsheim has compiled a year of Norway Art columns, available just in time for Christmas.
Nordic wine in English wineskins
William Halverson announces a first-of-its-kind collection of Edvard Grieg songs in English, with notes on the challenge of translation.
The Sunlit Night
John Smisted reviews the film The Sunlit Night, written by Rebecca Dinerstein, an American poet who spent time in the Lofoten islands.
Happy Birthday, Bergen!
Seattle gave tribute to Bergen’s 950th birthday with a concert featuring Grieg and Grieg-inspired music at Seattle’s National Nordic Museum.
