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Migration : Challenges and Advantages
February 3, 2020 IOM representative talks on the benefits and pitfalls of migration. Emil André Andersen is a political scientist with an MA from the University of Ohio, which he attended as a Fulbright scholar. His subjects were Political Science, Philosophy and International Relations. He has fourteen years of international experience in both the insurance […]
Alpha Crucis – Contemporary African Art
Astrup Fearneley Museum Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen Oslo Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen, OsloThe Art Committee is pleased to invite you on a guided tour at the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art on February 6. At the end of January, the Museum opens a great exhibition with contemporary African art, which will display the originality and diversity of seventeen African artists living and working in sub-Saharan Africa. […]
Oslo Concert Hall and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra
Konserthuset Munkedamsveien 14, OsloSPECIAL EVENTS February 11 at 10.50 Oslo Concert Hall and the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra The Special Events Committee invites you to an introduction to the work of Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, and to listen to part of the rehearsal for the concert due to be performed on the following Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The programme for the concert […]
The UN Ocean Panel and Norway’s Role in it
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloVidar Helgesen The UN Ocean Panel and Norway’s Role in it Vidar Helgesen is a Norwegian diplomat and politician for the Norwegian Conservative Party. He has, among other things, served as Minister of European Affairs, Minister of the Climate and the Environment, and as chief of staff to Prime Minister Erna Solberg. He also served […]
Cancelled until further notice Preventing the Next Financial Crisis
Auditorium Sparebank 1 Olav Vs gate 5, OsloThis Event is cancelled until further notice due to the Corona virus situation. Svein Harald Øygard, Former Central Bank Governor of Iceland. Preventing the Next Financial Crisis Mr. Øygard is a former Deputy Finance Minister in Norway, and has been a Senior Partner in McKinsey and Sparebank1 Markets. He is now an entrepreneur and adviser. His book […]
Cancelled until further notice Henie Onstad Art Centre PICASSO 347
Henie Onstad kunstsenter Sonja Henies vei 31, HøvikoddenThis exhibition presents the remarkable series of etchings and engravings, the Picasso’s Suite 347, which consists of 347 remarkable works by Pablo Picasso (1881–1973). The works are among the last hand-signed etchings and engravings Picasso ever created, and the series has only been presented in its entirety once before, also then at the Henie Onstad […]
Forum Singers Spring Concert
Vestre Aker Menighetshus Ullevålsveien 117, OsloTHIS CONCERT IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE RESTRICTIONS BECAUSE OF THE CORONA VIRUS The Forum Singers would like to invite you to Vestre Aker Menighetshus for our Spring Concert on Tuesday, April 28 at 19:00. The concert will be held at our favourite venue, Vestre Aker Menighetshus, a pleasant and cosy place with good acoustics. […]
Cancelled until further notice The Royal Castle + MUNCH
Dronning Sonja KunstStall (The Queen Sonja Art Stable), Slottsparken, Parkveien 50, OsloThe Arts Committee invites you to the next exhibition at KunstStallen in Oslo. The Gallery has not released all the information yet, but the exhibition opens on March 27. We will give you more details in the next Newsletter. We think this will be an important event. So please make a note of the date! Date […]
Cancelled until further notice Understanding Norwegian Society
Fritt ord Uranienborgveien 2, OsloKnut Olav Åmås, director of “Fritt Ord” and eminent chronicle writer will talk about “Understanding Norwegian Society”. Dr. Åmås (52) is one of the most respected and insightful political and social commentators in Norway. He has published 20 books and received several prizes for his journalism. For almost ten years he was the cultural and opinions editor at […]
The Norwegian “Oil Fund”
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloAsle Skredderberget - The Incredible Story of the Norwegian ‘Oil Fund’ Asle Skredderberget is a Norwegian writer works as a writer and creator of both TV and film productions, including one about the so-called ‘Oil Fund’ or the Pension Fund. He has a background as a journalist, economist and crime writer. His books often centre […]
Roseslottet – The ‘Rose Castle’– The story of the Occupation
Frognerseteren OsloWelcome back to the Art Committee’s activities! Because of the Corona pandemic, we have chosen an outdoor event in September. This year marks the 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany’s invasion of Norway in 1940 and the 75thanniversary of the liberation in May 1945. Overlooking the City of Oslo, a spectacular art project on Norway during […]
VIRTUAL MARATHON 2020
There is good news and bad news. The bad news is that the Oslo 2020 Marathon has been cancelled, understandably, due to the pandemic. The good news is that a ‘virtual’ marathon will take place on September 19. You can choose the time, pace, distance and the place to run between 00:00 and 23:59 on […]
New Deichman Library
Deichman Bjørvika Anne-Cath Vestlys plass 1, OsloThe Special Events Committee is pleased to invite you to a guided tour of the new Deichman Library. This is the end of your trilogy: first the Old Deichman Library, then the architect company Lund Hagem, which has designed the new library, and now the new premises. Architect Einar Hagem will be our guide. Further […]
Visit to Ekeberg Sculpture Park
Ekeberg Restaurant Kongsveien 15, OsloThe Art Committee invites you to walk through Ekebergparken to see some of the new sculptures and installations. We hope to be able to see "The Mist", which is activated four times a day until mid-October, starting at 12:30. Hopefully we shall have some fun and make a video of ourselves at Marina Abramocich's "Scream" […]
Canceled: Monthly meeting in November and Christmas meeting 2020
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloCancelled event due to Covid-19 restrictions. We will hopefully be able to have this presentation some time next year. On the impact of religions in the Middle East Peace process The speaker, Reverend Canon Dr Trond Bakkevig was a pastor in the Lutheran Church of Norway and Dean of Vestre Aker in Oslo. Dr Bakkevig […]
Josh Kline – Antibodies
Astrup Fearneley Museum Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen Oslo Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen, OsloThis visit is cancelled due to Covid-19 regulations. The Astrup Fearnley Museet is proud to present the first major Scandinavian museum exhibition of the American artist Josh Kline. Kline has attracted attention in recent years with his thought-provoking artistic practice, which focuses on the technological, economic and biological changes affecting human life in the 21st century.
Zoom meeting: How Korea successfully managed the Coronavirus
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloAmbassador of Korea, H.E. Young-Sook Nam The international media including the National Geographic, the Wall Street Journal, The Atlantic and the New York Times have reported on how Korea successfully managed the Coronavirus. Ambassador of Korea to Norway, H.E. Young-Sook Nam, will talk to us on Korea’s experience in combating Covid-19 at the Monthly Meeting […]
A life in Photography
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloPlease notice: Because of the Corona restrictions and the uncertainty as to how many people may participate in our events, Sidsel Jakhelln Semb has graciously agreed to give us a 30-minute survey of her work as a professional photographer on ZOOM on February 1, in lieu of a physical Monthly Meeting. She promises to have […]
Skin Health and Disease
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloDr. Teresa Løvold Berents is a Specialist in dermatology and allergology and Senior Consultant at Oslo University Hospital. She has a PhD on Atopic Dermatitis and Skin Barrier Function in Infancy and Early Childhood. She is a member of the University’s Dermatology Research Group and has published extensively both in Norway and internationally.
Board Event on Zoom : “Post Pandemic- What will Normal Look Like?”
Svein Harald Øygard will speak to us on April 13.at 17:00. The title of his talk will be “Post Pandemic- What will Normal Look Like?” Members of the CD will be invited to participate. Mr Øygard steered Iceland out of bankruptcy into normalcy following the 2008 financial crisis. He was a Senior Partner in McKinsey and Sparebank1 […]
TENTATIVELY – ROMMENSLETTA SKULPTURPARK
Rommensletta skulpturpark Kristoffer Robins vei 11, OsloTENTATIVELY. We have to await the Cocid-19 instructions for mid-Aril before sending an invitation. This sculpture park was opened in 2013 in Groruddalen in Oslo (Smedstua). At the opening there were nine sculptures, and more are constantly being added. Most of us have probably never heard of it! This promises to be an exciting new […]
The Impact of Religion in the Middle East Peace Process – Zoom
Will be a ZOOM Meeting The Monthly Meeting Committee is happy to announce that Dr Trond Bakkevig has kindly agreed to meet us on Zoom for what will certainly be an interesting lecture on some of the synergies in the Middle East Process. Dr Bakkevig is newly retired as Archdeacon of Vestre Aker, the Church […]
The Kistefoss Museum
The Art Committee has the pleasure of inviting you to a guided tour of the Sculpture Park at the Kistefos Museum, which opens in May. The scenic sculpture park has an impressive collection of works by internationally acclaimed contemporary artists, including Anish Kapoor, Jeppe Hein, Tony Cragg, Olafur Eliasson, Fernando Bottero and Elmgreen & Dragset. […]
ARENDALSUKA Ambassadors’ Roundtable
Gamle Rådhus Arendal Rådhusgaten 10, ArendalARENDALSUKA You are cordially invited with family and friends to attend AMBASSADORS’ ROUNDTABLE Are we Headed for a World Defined by Strategic Capitalism? August 18, 2021 09:00 am – 10:15 Ballsalen, Gamle Rådhus Keynote Speakers: Ambassador of the United Kingdom, H. E. Richard Wood Ambassador of China, H. E Yi Xianliang Panel Discussion: Ambassador […]
Nicole Eisenman at the Astrup Fearnley Museum
Astrup Fearneley Museum Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen Oslo Strandpromenaden 2, Tjuvholmen, OsloGiant Without A Body: Guided Tour at the Astrup Fearnley Museum, Strandpromenaden 2, 0252 Oslo PRICE: NOK 105.- by Vipps 591747 or by bank payment to the Forum account: 1600 40 36631. No cash will be handled. Please mention the event in the transaction. Entrance to Astrup Fearnley 130.- paid at the entrance Max number of participants: […]
Photo exhibition by Sidsel Jakhelln Semb.
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloMember of the International Forum, photographer Sidsel Jakhelln Semb gave us a glimpse of her ‘Life in photography’ in a Zoom meeting on February 1. This was a short introduction to the exhibition she will arrange on September 6 at Vinderen Senior senter, corona restrictions permitting. We will then be able to see a selection […]
Guided walking tour from Grønland to Bjørvika
Grønlands torg in front of Meny Smalgangen 49,, OsloThe topic of this tour is the current rapid urban development taking place in Oslo. We meet up in front of Meny Supermarket at Grønland Torg, close to where the first industrial development started. The guide will explain the difficult life of the workers at the time. We will discover how the city blends new […]
An Historical Overview of Norwegian Foreign Policy
Vinderen Seniorsenter Slemdalsveien 72, OsloBjørn Skogmo served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1969 to 2012. He was a personal assistant to the foreign minister in the 1970s, twice attached to the policy planning department of the MFA, senior advisor and ambassador at the Prime Minister’s Office from 1989 to 1992, and assistant secretary-general for development in the […]
MERZ! FLUX! POP!
Henie Onstad kunstsenter Sonja Henies vei 31, HøvikoddenThe Art Committee is very pleased to invite you to a guided tour of this exhibition, which showcases the German avant-garde artist Kurt Schwitters (1887-1948) and his artist colleagues. Schwitters was one of the most distinctive and versatile artists of the first half of the 1900s, and the artistic tactics and strategies that he developed […]
Visit to Askim Frukt og Bærpresseri (Askim Fruit and Berry Press)
Askim Frukt og Bærpresseri Osloveien 93, AskimThe Special Events Committee has the pleasure of inviting Forum members to a guided tour of Askim Fruit and Berry Press. Since 1936, the company has produced juice from apples, berries, fruit and vegetables and prepared traditional products enjoyed by many generations. The company follows the horticultural seasons. In June, rhubarb arrives at the press. […]
TBS Gallery February 17
Munch museum Edvard Munchs plass 1, OsloThe Art Committee has the pleasure of inviting you on a guided tour at TBS Gallery. The gallery houses a permanent collection of Tore Bjørn Skjølsvik and shows a selection of sculptures, paintings and drawings by the 82-year-old artist. Recent works includes statues and intense portrayals of famous sport personalities, politicians and royalty. If we […]
DIPLOMATIC SALON Why Edmund Burke is still relevant
Residence of the Ambassador to Spain OsloPhilosopher and statesman Edmund Burke was born almost 300 years ago, but his political thought still resonates around the world. Born in Ireland and a member of the British Parliament, he rejected American independence, but was sympathetic to the grievances of the colonies. He opposed the French revolution, slave trade and the British East India […]