Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park Explained

Tjuvholmen skulpturpark is a sculpture park in the Tjuvholmen neighborhood of Frogner borough in Oslo, Norway.[1] It is close to Aker Brygge.

History

The park opened 10 August 2012, as part of a £20 million development plan for Tjuvholmen.[2] It consists of seven pieces of art created by notable international contemporary artists such as Louise Bourgeois, Peter Fischli & David Weiss, Antony Gormley, Anish Kapoor, Ellsworth Kelly, Ugo Rondinone, and Franz West.[3] It was expanded in 2013 with several additional sculptures. The sculptures stand out against the Oslofjord, with a view to the Akershus Castle and Akershus Fortress, and Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art. Nearby, there is a beach which is open to the public.

Design

The art museum was designed by the Italian architect Renzo Piano,[4] who also designed the sculpture park.[5] The park's concept was developed in conjunction with the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.[6]

Sculpture

There are seven sculptures in the park. "Things for a House on an Island" by Fischli and Weiss allows viewers to look into the structure.[7]

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Leiligheter i Oslos nyeste bydel. tjuvholmen.no. 5 May 2015. Norwegian.
  2. Book: The Architects' Journal. 2002. Architectural Press. 66.
  3. Web site: Tjuvholmen Sculpture Park. Visit Norway. 5 May 2015.
  4. Web site: 2006-2012 Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art. Renzo Piano Building Workshop. 5 May 2015.
  5. Web site: Welcome to the sculpture park at Tjuvholmen. Selvaag. 5 May 2015. 5.
  6. Web site: From coastal traffic to street life. Port of Oslo. 5 May 2015.
  7. Web site: World Class Sculpture Island. Tjuvholmen KS. 5 May 2015.

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