Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Norway is particularly known for its black-metal scene which, for a time in the early
1990s, became famous for its anti-Christian, Satanist philosophy. A handful of members of
black-metal bands were involved in the burning down of churches such as the Fantoft
Stave Church near Bergen. Among the better-known (or more notorious) Norwegian
black-metal bands are Darkthrone, Mayhem, Enslaved, Gorgoroth, Satyricon and Arctur-
us.
Painting & Sculpture
Nineteenth-century Norway gave birth to two extraordinary talents: painter Edvard Munch
and sculptor Gustav Vigeland, whose work adorns Oslo's public spaces.
Of the crop of contemporary Norwegian artists, Olav Jensen, Anne Dolven, Ørnulf Op-
dahl, Bjørn Tufta, Håvard Vikhagen, Odd Nerdrum and Anders Kjær have all created a
minor stir with their return to abstract and expressionist forms. Their works often feature
harsh depictions of the Norwegian landscape. Norwegian sculptors who've distinguished
themselves include Bård Breivik, Per Inge Bjørlo and Per Barclay.
Best Art Galleries
Nasjonalgalleriet
, Oslo
Munchmuseet
, Oslo
Bergen Kunsthall
,
Bergen
Rogaland Art Museum
, Stavanger
Museet for Samtidskunst
,
Oslo
Astrup Fearnley Museet
,
Oslo
Henie-Onstad Art Centre
,
Oslo
