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The Riverside art park creates experiences and impressions along the Nitelva in Lillestrøm and the Sagelva in Sagdalen.
It is owned and operated by Lillestrøm municipality.
The art park has so far been financed by Lillestrøm Banken, Romerike Sparebank, Sparebankstiftelsen DNB, Lillestrøm municipality, and KORO. More information about the art park can be found on the website of Lillestrøm municipality.
More information about the art you will find here at this website
The memorial ground in Drøbak Bathing Park is seen in interaction with the established bust of the commander at Oscarsborg fortress Oberst Birger Eriksen, who ordered fire on the German battleship Blücher in April 1940, as well as an anchor from the ship. The three elements represent dramatic and tragic events. The memorial with inscriptions of the local casualties associates a sheet in the wind.
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Three cast-iron heads are standing at the quayside in Fredrikstad. Their eyes are closed. The monumental size of the 4.5 metre sculptures contrasts with the peaceful, introverted expressions of the young women portrayed. The way in which the heads are stretched vertically gives them a floating, spiritual feel.
Plensas three heads are modelled from real people. The shape is processed digitally before it is produced in cast iron, conceived especially for this location.
The artist has long been inspired by the Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, and it was a quote from Peer Gynt that inspired him to make the three-part artwork in Fredrikstad:
– When Peer returns from his journey, where he has failed as a human being in many ways, he asks his wife Solveig ‘Where was I as the one I should have been, whole and true?’ Solveig answers: ‘In my faith, in my hope, in my love’. With these words he is set free. It's a strong message, and I've wanted to make an artwork based on Solveig for quite some time. It was really fitting to do this as my first project in Norway.
– Although this is my motivation for the work, it's not necessary for the audience to know the story. Everyone is free to interpret it in his or her own way.
Skulpturstopp is a gift from Sparebankstiftelsen DNB to Norwegian municipalities.
Welcome to The Hammering Man in Lillestrøm! This solid man is 12 meters tall and weighs in excess of 20.5 tons. Hammering Man is the first work to be placed in the art park by the flood. It is the American Jonathan Borofsky who made the wonderful statue. There are similar statues in different places in the world – In Europe there are 3 other places than here in Lillestrom, one in Asia and 7 in the USA. An exciting and huge monument!
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Throughout history, the west side of Oslo has attracted artists, bathers and Christiania's nobility to gather in the small towns during the summer months. No wonder the area today has 6 of Norway's Blue Flag beaches in addition to top hikes with stunning views and plenty of unspoilt nature.
A road trip through Bærum and Asker and Hurumlandet, takes you through various eras via charming summer gems such as Vollen, Sætre and Holmsbu. The area is best experienced by car but is also very popular to explore from the bike seat or by leisure boat. There is also a scheduled boat between Aker Brygge and Drøbak / Son with stops along the coast.
From industry and shipbuilding to small town charm
You can get close to Oslo and the region's cultural highlights by staying at Fornebu with sea views and bathing opportunities right outside your door. At Scandic Fornebu everything is ready for a lovely dinner, a game of shuffleboard in the bar. Explore the Fornebu peninsula with its art installations, exciting architecture, Nansenparken and magnificent coastal nature. Art lovers should also visit the Henie Onstad Art Center or Sjøholmen near Sandvika before the tour continues.
Take a tour of the old ironworks at Bærums Verk for a gallery tour and shopping, today a shopping center with over 40 shops and restaurants. The place is idyllically situated along the river Lomma. The sculpture park shows the country's foremost collection of Norwegian sculptors. Fill up the basket of delicacies for the drive from Smelters Mathus and crafts from the unique shops.
A stop in Vollen offers a whole day of experiences; unique shops with jewelery design and fashion, delicious Mediterranean lunch by the water at Vito´s or the taste of Greece at Elea. A popular activity is renting Jet Ski in the marina for a ride to the coastal pearl Konglungen and Middagsbukta, followed by sauna and sea bath at Varm in Vollen. On the other side of the bay, the Oslofjord Museum has changing exhibitions that tell about life on the fjord and boat building traditions. The Polar ship Maud was built here and is now for storage in Tofte, further south on the Hurum Peninsula.
In pleasant Filtvedt there is real danger of staying here in the beautiful white bay with a view to the lighthouse ……. but new experiences are worth the detachment.
World-class geology
You get the feeling of being in Southern Norway all the way along the long coast with small coves and beaches, maritime walks and white seahouses. Explore the unique geology where you see fossils of snails and squid in the stone urns in Slemmestad. The outfield is full of mushrooms throughout the fall, small undisturbed lakes for a dip are nice hiking destinations and you really get away from the hectic everyday life.
The painter town of Holmsbu
Rødangen and Holmsbu were early favorites among the elite of artists, known for their beautiful light. Here the coast is at some of its most beautiful where the fjord opens, the seals colonies reside on the islets and the many nature reserves manage wildlife and plant life. Rent a nice cabin and stay near this coastal pearl that oozes of life from Easter to the autumn holidays, but is well worth a year-round visit. Spend the evening with fine dining at one of the city's restaurants and cafes, listening to live music in the backyard or on the hotel's terrace before the small talk continues into the late morning.
When the morning light comes on, why not start the day in the robes before exploring the area either by renting a canoe, cycling or discovering the galleries for which the place is so famous. The hotel serves a good breakfast with sea views. Just below the hotel there is the possibility to rent the floating sauna and combine the sea bath, togetherness and sauna.
Royal scenery and farm visits
There is something soothing about the presence of the animals, sweaters knit from the finest alpaca wool and to touch the soft fur. Enjoy a day at Bergvang Gård, get close to the beautiful alpacas and ride into the forest on horseback. The Icelandic horse is fun to ride, it is small and strong. The tours take place in the beautiful area at Semsvann in Asker, in the backyard of the Crown Prince´s residence.
Wellbeeing and togetherness
Visit Holmen Fjordhotell to get care of stiff muscles and quality time. Enjoy the afternoon in the hotel's SPA with pool, steam room and jaccuzi. The evening should end with a delicious sea view meal, wine from the house's beautiful wine cellar and a game of shuffleboard.
** Have a good trip**
Neptune is a new statue in Drøbak marina, which is a popular photo spot with many amusing details.
The local multi-artist Reidar Finsrud is behind Neptune, the same artist who also created the three mermaids in the same marina. The former tourist manager and current marina manager Tom Kristiansen modeled for the statue. If you take a closer look at the statue, you will see engravings of both Drøbak and Blücher, as well as all the zodiac signs.
There is also a hidden portrait of the artist himself, and Neptune points towards his mermaids and the tourist office.
Reidar Finsrud's idea is that everyone should find something they can relate to in Neptune, and that you should be able to look at the statue again and again and constantly discover new things! Take a look yourself!
Location: Pier B in Drøbak marina
Donated by Torstein Andreas Hagen Jr. and Ellen Karine "Tullen" Hagen.
The mermaids in Drøbak are three sculptures by Reidar Finsrud. The bronze sculpture was unveiled in Drøbak marina in 1999 and it was Ingeborg Lane who financed the sculpture. This is one of Drøbak's many photo motifs and an attraction in the marina.
Read more about the artist Reidar Finsrud here.
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Modern art in a historical environment
The sculpture park at Bærums Verk aims to gather the best of the most renowned Norwegian sculptors of our time. New sculptures each year in combination with the permanent exhibition show a wide range of beautiful and representative works of art.
It is over 400 years since Bærum Verk was established, and we are proud that the place and business still flourish and live in the best possible terms. Several centuries of cultural history is linked to the products of the ironworks – countless ovens and cast iron products are brilliant examples of "sculptures" created at Bærum Verk.
It is our hope that the sculpture park contributes to Bærum Verk's appearance as something very special, while creating joy and dedication among our many visitors. The sculpture park shows a number of sculptures by prominent Norwegian sculptors.
A big thank you to the many Norwegian sculptors who have been participating in their sculptures in a positive and generous way through many years.
GUIDING
If you would like to gain an insight into the history of the works in addition to experiencing the area, the shops, workshops and galleries, a guide can be ordered from the information office, tel. 67 13 00 18. We offer guiding with a duration of approx. 1 hour, which includes walking through the area and entrance to the kiln museum.
Welcome to Bærums Verk!
"We strongly believe that art in open air placed in the everyday environment helps create commitment, curiosity and, not least, interest in the many outstanding sculptors that are represented.
– Lise and Carl Otto Løvenskiold
Artists represented in the Sculpture Park:
Skule Waksvik – To små griser
Inghild Karlsen – Janus
Hilde Mæhlum – Inntrykk
Kirsten Kokkin – Fruen på Verket
Geir Stormoen – Svart megalitt
Geir Stormoen – Cyber megalitt
Geir Stormoen – Kongle
Bård Breivik – Human Tubes He & She
Geir Stormoen – Konglen
Aase Texmon Rygh – Møbius liggende
Aase Texmon Rygh – Møbius stående
Per Ung – Omfavnelse
Ellen Jacobsen – Engel i puberteten
Nico Widerberg – To mennesker
Ola Enstad – Dykkarar
Nils Aas – Kongen
Kristian Blystad – Hode
Hilde Mæhlum – Maskebærere
Fredrik Raddum – Scandinavian apparation
Skule Waksvik – Dialog
Skule Waksvik – Hanne tar solbad
Nils Aasland – Skyggen
Turid Angell Eng – Hedda Gabler
Johan-Fredrik Arntzen – Mellom helhet og kaos
Hansjörg Kuss – Uten tittel
Siri Bjerke – Alvebro
Nils Wad – Helvetica
Jone Kvie – Oracle #2
Kåre Groven – Dør inn dør ut
Per Inge Bjørlo – Vekta av lunge og koråkelyd
Bjarne Melgaard – Light Bulb Man
Sverre Wyller – pilegrim
Elena Engelsen – Skrukketrollet
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The artwork "Wear Many Hats" on the roof of Ullensaker Cultural Center was created by TelmoMiel, it is seen from the railway station – so all people arriving with the train see this
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