Thor’s Star, © Cynthia Atley Peterson Thor’s Star, by Cynthia Atley Peterson / Ravelry.com Woman’s cardigan in 6 sizes from XS 35″ to XXL 48″ finished size. Thor’s Star was made from the inspiration of the wallpaper on ThorNews, knit… Read More ›
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Elise Is The World’s Youngest Fashion Editor
Editor Elise By Olsen is referred to as a rising star, and her magazine was recently named the top five best magazines in the world by the site Highsnobiety. (Photo: Birgit Solhaug / NRK) Elise By Olsen is 16 years… Read More ›
New Viking Ship Museum in Oslo: This is the Jury’s Favorite
«Naust» by AART Architects is the jury favorite. (Photo: AART Architects) The Viking Ship Museum, located directly outside of Oslo city at Bygdøy, will undergo a long-needed expansion and modernization. Of 111 proposals from around the world, the… Read More ›
Norwegian Student Project May Set World Record
170 mph: The high-tech sledge made by Norwegian students Nima Shahinian and Anders Aannestad. (Photo: Espen Jensvold / Aftenposten) Nima Shahinian and Anders Aannestad had a childhood dream of making the world’s best sledge. With car manufacturer Toyota on the… Read More ›
Bjørn is “King of Tie Land”
The King of Tie Land: Bjørn Hagerup Røken and many of his artistic neckties. (Photo: Mathias Oppedal/NRK) After the local newspaper Jærbladet wrote about the project it has reached new heights, and last week, initiator Bjørn Hagerup Røken received no less… Read More ›
Have Your Gingerbread House Exhibited in the National Museum
How should a superhero live? In a tower, in a cave or in the basement? That is this year’s theme at the Gingerbread House Competition arranged by the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design’s. The Gingerbread House Competition 2015… Read More ›
Named the World’s Best Public Toilet
All public toilet enthusiasts should pay a visit to Stegastein in Aurland, Western Norway. (Photo: Roger Ellingsen / Norwegian Public Roads Administration) You should set aside enough time if you visit the public toilet at Stegastein, 2133 feet (650 m)… Read More ›
Psaligraphy: Renown Artist Made Unique Altarpiece
Challenging work: This altarpiece is cut by hand by artist Karen Bit Vejle. (Photo: Lars Erik Skjærseth / NRK) She has had exhibitions all over the world, worked for Hilton Hotels and designed jewelry for Georg Jensen. Now, the Danish-Norwegian… Read More ›
Peter Dundas Appointed Creative Director of Roberto Cavalli
Recognized designer: Peter Dundas. (Photo: Andrea Massari / The Fashion Law) Norwegian-born Peter Dundas is a hot name in fashion these days. Recently, he debuted as creative director of Roberto Cavalli during Fashion Week 2015 in Milan. Since the beginning… Read More ›
Norwegian Jeweler Jørgen Sando Gives Presentation
Original article posted on Vesterheim – The National Norwegian-American Museum & Heritage Center: Vesterheim welcomes Jørgen Sando from Telemark, Norway, who will give a presentation on Sunday, September 27, at 2:00 p.m., in the museum’s Amdal-Odland Heritage Center. The presentation is… Read More ›
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