Vigeland Park, Oslo, Norway
Vigeland is one of Norway's best known artists and created the 200 awesome sculptures which adorn this beautiful park.
The peaceful layout of the park, which is located in downtown Oslo and is easily accesible by bus and tram. Vigeland worked on the park for over two decades until his death in 1943.
Vigeland's statues are known for their realistic shaping, their humanistic qualities and sexual connotations.
His sculptures showed the real side of humanity, and embraced forms of all sizes, all ages and all emotions.
Whether it be a a exuberant mother, joyfully raising her child to the sky...
Or a father trying to juggle his children...
All of his statues evoke movement, fluidity and strength.
Even on a heavy, rainy day, the beauty and splendor of Vigeland's artwork comes shining through.
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posted by Wanderlusting at 7:46 AM
18 said they wanna go too:
i'm curious to know which month you visited...
I went in the 1st two weeks of May. It was warm and sunny up North near Trondhiem, where my dad's home village is near, but down in Oslo it was pissing down the whole time.
I've been there - the sculptures are beautiful, I notice different things each time. Your photos were great, there were some sculptures I don't remember seeing, either!
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ahem, that top picture got me wondering just how large that sculpture is! but now i realize it's just the camera's perspective!
xox
that fountain is so pretty!
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Oh yes I love this park...My boyfriend is from Norway, and I lived in Norway for 4 years. Lovely place.
wow these are great. great post!
yes, i want to go! yes, i'm curious too, what month was this?
HHHHHHHHaaaaaaaa!!!! I LAUGHED OUT LOUD AT THE FIRST PHOTO!!!!
it's great. so great. you don't notice at first..lol!
i would LOVE to go to norway!!!
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Yeah, I concur. After these pictures, I definitely would like an opportunity to check out Norway!!!
these pictures are so cool and what a stunning location.
and that first photo... HAHAHAHA> :)
OMG! I was there on friday! but then it was sunny and a lot of people enjoying the good weather.. you must come here durin summer, it's best at that time of year..
xx
hahah the first picture is hilarious!
the architecture and sculptures are astounding!
:)
first time in visiting your blog and it is incredible. thanks for these 1st hand insight in these remarkable places. wow.. im so jealous that you get to travel a lot. i definitely will visit for more of these beautiful places. i hope to visit them someday myself.
much love
eden
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Actually for all those who asked, these pictures were taken during the first week of May :)
Yes it is really uneven in shape (the men thing). Awesome place of sculptors park. Simply amazing. Have a nice day.
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