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The sculpture park is Gustav Vigeland's life work, comprising over 200 sculptures in granite, bronze and wrought iron. It was installed mainly in the period 1940-1949, but is nevertheless a result of over 40 years of work.
- Chronology
1993. The park is officially opened on 2 June. During an...
- The Monolith
The Monolith stands at the highest point in Vigeland Park,...
- The Fountain
Vigeland Park / The Fountain Beyond the Bridge, the path...
- The Bridge
Vigeland Park / The Bridge . The Bridge's 58 bronze...
- Information for Visitors to The Vigeland
Nobels gate (street) 32, south of Vigeland Park, Frogner....
- Vigeland Museet
Kommende utstillinger. Events. Concert: DOGLOVER95 (Supp....
- Chronology
Apr 9, 2021 · It is the largest sculpture park by a single artist in the world, with more than 200 sculptures in bronze, granite and cast iron by acclaimed Norwegian sculptor Gustav Vigeland, whose realistic work represents the cycle of human life and all its emotions.
- Siobhan Grogan
Sculpture park in the Frogner Park with more than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869–1943) in bronze, granite and cast iron, including The Angry Boy (Sinnataggen in Norwegian), The Monolith (Monolitten) and The Wheel of Life (Livshjulet).
- Introducing The Work of Gustav Vigeland
- Vigeland Park Through The Seasons
- The Vigeland Park Monolith
- Other Popular Sculptures
More than 200 sculptures by Gustav Vigeland (1869-1943) in bronze, granite and wrought iron are on display in the park, which Vigeland himself designed. The park is a must on any Oslo travel itinerary. Walk through the park in just ten minutes, or spend an entire morning examining the eerie sculptures, many of which take human form. The sculpture p...
I've had the pleasure of visiting the park at all times of year. For sheer enjoyment, the summer is best as the warmer temperatures and lack of rainfall make a longer stay more pleasant. That being said, the weather in Oslocan never be guaranteed! But the park is well worth a visit in the autumn or winter too. The autumnal colours are stunning but ...
The centrepiece of the park is the famous monolith, made from a single piece of granite. Construction of the 14-metre high monument began in 1924 when Gustav Vigeland modelled it in clay in his studio in Frogner, but the actual sculpture took three masons 14 years to finish. Tourists often flock to the monolith which can be seen from anywhere in th...
But there's plenty more to see then just the monolith! The park is full of a wide variety of sculptures, some comedic, others more pensive. One British newspaper dubbed the collection “the weirdest statues in the world”! It won't take long for you to find a favourite. Some art critics consider Vigeland's work to be an expression of fascist sympathi...
Jun 27, 2012 · Discover Vigeland Sculpture Park in Oslo, Norway: One man's exploration of the human form, including the bizarre and delightful "Man Attacked by Babies.".
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