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ART

Exhibition by Synnøve Anker Aurdal at May 31

This year’s summer exhibition at the Astrup Fearnley Museum will feature significant works by Synnøve Anker Aurdal (1908 – 2000), who was one of Norway’s most prominent textile artists.

Her vast knowledge of both the Norwegian weaving tradition and the contemporary art discourse made her a true pioneer within the field. In her oeuvre, she moved from traditional craftsmanship to arts and crafts and eventually into visual art, a genre in which she has emerged as a central figure.

During her lifetime, she contributed greatly to the recognition of textiles as a form of artistic expression. Early on in her work, Anker Aurdal incorporated the non-figurative as a central element and she was crucial in the launching of modernism in Norway.

This exhibition is comprised of works that already are in the Astrup Fearnley Collection, as well as a selection on loan, which together will form a unique and seminal overview of her outstanding body of work.

Synnøve Anker Aurdal was educated at a weaving school run by sisters Karen and Ragnhild Prestgard in Lillehammer and at the Statens Kvindelige Industriskole (arts and crafts college for teachers) in Oslo from 1932 to 1934.

In 1941, she had her debut show with an exhibition at the prestigious Kunstnerforbundet. Afterwards, she created several public commissions, including Høyseteteppet (1958-61) in Håkonshallen in Bergen (with Ludvig Eikaas and Sigrun Berg) and Norway’s gift to Iceland for its 1100th anniversary in 1974.

PICTURE GALLERY

President’s page

Dear Members, For three years, we have saved every penny we could. The reward is that for two years in a row now, International Forum can pride itself with a surplus. The savings come from financial discipline and from cutting costs, especially … Read More

Diplomatic Page

IMPRESSIONS OF NORWAY

IMPRESSIONS OF NORWAY Queen of the Bohemians ‘Dagny Juel’s Connections Transcend Countries and Centuries’ by H.E. Maia Kipshidze Ambassador of Georgia to the Kingdom of Norway Madonna – Edvard Munch                         … Read More

Diplomatic Salon

Drops of Mediterranean Gold: A Taste of Croatia’s Gourmet Olive Oils May 3 at 11:00 Hosted by the Ambassador of Croatia, H. E. Andrea Gustović-Ercegovac Sun, sea, salt and tender loving care make award-winning Croatian olive oils among … Read More

MONTHLY LECTURES

REPORT ON  April Monthly lecture, on April 25. On the work of the Oslo Center Mr Bondevik is the founder and Executive Chair of the Center, an independent non-profit organisation working in the fields of democratisation and democratic … Read More

The Grethe Frydenlund Award to Patricia Blackwell

The Board has decided to rename the Member of the Year Award to the Grethe Frydenlund Award as this recognition is given not for contribution for a particular year, but for years of dedicated service. Named after our Founder, the Award honours … Read More

ACTIVITY GROUPS AND COURSES

ACTIVITY GROUPS AND COURSES – SPRING 2022 Activities: International Forum Activity Groups are formed when one member or a group of members get together and organise an activity. No payment is required, and the activities are open to all … Read More

Upcoming Events

Aug 15

Arendalsuka 2022 : Global Outlook A Transformative Decade

August 15 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Arendal
Norway
Aug 16

Arendalsuka 2022 : Ambassadors’ Round Table

August 16 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am
Arendal
Norway

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NEWS

Cancellation of SE Visit to Østmarksetra

May 10, 2022

Unfortunately, not enough members signed on for the trip to Østmarkstra,  so event has been cancelled. The Special Events Committee … Read More

Cancellation of Monthly Meeting on February 7th

January 28, 2022

The Monthly Meeting on Zoom on Monday February 7was cancelled due to sudden illness. … Read More

January Monthly Meeting has been cancelled.

January 4, 2022

Dear Members, Unfortunately, in view of the current Covid restrictions , the Senior Centre is closed until further notice. Therefore, our Monthly Meeting has been cancelled. We cross our … Read More

Pre-Christmas meeting December 6 is cancelled

December 9, 2021

We are so sorry to have to inform you that our long-awaited Pre-Christmas Meeting has been cancelled. In view of the recent development in the Corona situation and the new restrictions imposed by … Read More

Office closed until the middel of January

December 9, 2021

The Office will be closed until the middle of January, so please sign up for events to the person responsible for it. … Read More

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Special Announcement

The International Forum is a non-political and non-profit-making association, founded in Oslo in February 1979. We share knowledge about Norway and enhance cross-cultural understanding.

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The International Forum is  a non-political and non-profit-making association, founded in Oslo in February 1979. It encourages contact between foreigners and Norwegians and arranges activities of mutual interest. The working language is … Read More

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Membership

The International Forum has 4 honorary members, over 250 resident members, 3 overseas members and 12 associate members from 41 countries. The membership comprises three different groups: … Read More

Visits/Special Events

Visit to Østmarksetra Tuesday, May 10

The Special Events Committee has the pleasure of inviting Forum members to a visit to Østmarksetra, close to Ulsrud lake. We will have a guided explanation of its history, followed by lunch. The seter is a timber building in a classic national … Read More

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