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 →
In the small village of Bamble in Norway lived an artist who made wonderful woodcarvings and books based on Norwegian culture… Continue Reading →
Erik Wengelin was a Norwegian artist, communist, and Nazi concentration camp survivor. Those that knew him described him as a wandering soul and friend to people and animals. His drawings from Sachenhausen provide first hand insight into what prisoners went through in order to survive… Continue Reading →
The medieval Baldishol tapestry, from 1180, is a national treasure familiar to most Norwegians. It was discovered by chance and is on display at the Norwegian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design in Oslo… Continue Reading →
Kristian Skolmen was a Norwegian artist, teacher and choirmaster. His watercolour paintings depict the beautiful landscapes of Norway and to this day he is fondly remembered in places such as Kongsberg and Nordre Land where he spent most of his life… Continue Reading →
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