Monday, July 3, 2023

Oslo, Norway: Vigland Sculpture Park

Frogner Park is the biggest park in Oslo, and it's the biggest tourist attraction in Norway. It's big and beautiful, a perfect place for a walk in the sun or a chance to count the 14,000 roses on display. 

Its most famous section is the Vigland Sculpture Park - an informal nickname for the area. You won't find a bigger area dominated by the work of one may anywhere else. The city gave Gustav Vigland a home and office when his home was going to be blown up to make room for a library. The deal was that in return he agreed to donate his work to the city. Gustav got to work in 1924, and kept his word over the last 20 years or so of his life.

There are 212 sculptures on the grounds, and the effect is a little overwhelming. That's a lot of art. When he died, his office was turned into a museum of his work.

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