A volunteer culture. A selfless sort of soulful, yet collective insurance. A way of life that values individual contributions to causes greater than oneself. In one way or another, it has existed in other agrarian societies across the globe, where labor is shared, but in Norway it remains strong. Rooted in its ancient fishing villages … Continue reading Dugnad: Norwegian for Pitching In
Edvard Munch (1863-1944) – a Norwegian painter influenced by expressionism, symbolism, psychology and the endlessly variable interplay between nature and light – is by far Norway’s most famous artist. His 1893 work “The Scream” remains universal, an internationally recognized icon representing modern humanity’s collective anxiety and dread. Though Munch merged light, landscapes and the human … Continue reading Norwegian Art: Munch to Modern
Lately we’ve been looking at Norwegian interior design principles from several angles, but it’s about time we examined what makes Norway’s exterior design just as distinctive. More than a thousand years ago, nomadic hunters in what is now Norway first built simple huts with sticks and animal hides against the cold, heavy winds, rain and … Continue reading Norwegian Architecture