A brief history of interesting people, places and things
Ottar Andreas Grubbli was born on 18 April 1931 in Grubblia, Varntresk outside Hattfjelldal in Norway. He inherited his talent for woodcarving from his mother. She was a great natural talent and taught herself the craft. Over time, she became a well-known wood artist. At the age of eight, Ottar also developed an interest in... Continue Reading →
Øien trolls have been around for many decades, but it wasn't until 2021 when troll collectors learned the name of the woodcarver who made them… Continue Reading →
Aston Alnæs was a skilled Norwegian woodcarver from Verma. He made his living as a woodcarver and painter throughout his life. He worked in his hometown, and most of his production was sold locally or to tourists, particularly those interested in trolls and animal figures… Continue Reading →
Amid the icy expanse of Greenland is where the story of the Tupilak begins. Peer into the hidden depths of Greenland’s Inuit culture, where every carving tells a tale of spirits and survival… Continue Reading →
Harald Wiberg was a renowned Swedish artist, illustrator and writer. He is known internationally for his illustrations of the Tomten from Scandinavian folklore, though the vast majority of his work primarily features animals, particularly those native to Scandinavia. He had a special talent for capturing the essence and behavior of animals in their natural habitats… Continue Reading →
Sigrid Bølling was an influential Norwegian artist that skillfully bridged the realms of rural realism and French impressionism. As a half-sister to the famous Norwegian explorer Fridtjof Nansen, Bølling carved her own path in the art world, beginning with formal training in Copenhagen before immersing herself in Paris's vibrant art scene. Her works depict everyday life with honesty and truthfulness, capturing the daily activities of people in remote areas as they truly were… Continue Reading →
Finn Wigforss was a propaganda illustrator during WW2. He volunteered for the SS Norwegen and became a war correspondent on the Eastern front where he captured scenes directly from the front line… Continue Reading →
An exploration of the origin, meaning and history of the name "Skolmen"… Continue Reading →
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