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Collage of Colour – Paintings & Textiles by Katrine Giæver

As the seasons are changing I’m starting to see new opportunities in colour and texture. Oslo-based artist Katrine Giæver struck me in this regard, gradually moving from more…

Telling a Story – Under Collection by Hamran & Snøhetta

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Ever since Norwegian architect firm Snøhetta’s project titled ‘Under’, Europe’s First Underwater Restaurant, was completed in 2018/2019 it’s been full steam ahead. They’ve really hit a new level…

A Little Less Waste – The S-1500 Chair Designed by Snøhetta for NCP

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

This chair has been designed by Norwegian design studio Snøhetta for chair manufacturer NCP and is a structural redesign of Norwegian modernist Bendt Winge’s classic R-48 chair from the late sixties.

Plain Lines – Abstract Art by Norwegian Architect Line Marie Stein Myklebust

Art Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian architect Line Marie Stein Myklebust’s artworks are “some paint and your own perception”, using all of her architectural inspirations as an obvious base for her work.

A Moment of Tranquility – Glassware by Norwegian Designer Sverre Uhnger

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian designer Sverre Uhnger works in the spaces that reside between craft and design, attempting to bridge the gap between modern design and bring it to the appeal of the masses.

Used In Combination – Vessels by Norwegian Designer Ann Kristin Einarsen

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian artist and designer Ann Kristin Einarsen has a background in visual art but has transitioned a lot of this knowledge over to her functional design work. Here we present some imagery.

Kil & Oki – Oak Tables and Chairs by Furniture Designer Stine Aas

Furniture Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian furniture designer Stine Aas has designed these unique tables and chairs, with her focus being on working with furniture and products that combine character with simplicity.

Folded Porcelain – Unique Tessellated Patterns by Artist Christina Peel

Art Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian artist Christina Peel has folded small porcelain tiles over many times to create a collage or a mosaic sorts. These offer interesting patterns that are geometric and striking.

Natural Phenomena – Weathered by Norwegian Design Studio Kneip

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Design studio Kneip, consisting of designers Jørgen Platou Willumsen and Stian Korntved Ruud, take a subject and explore it in more detail. This is a showcase of their Weathered series.

Obscuring Light – Brass Mirror Series & Shadow Play by Studio Falke Svatun

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian designer Falke Svatun Lirhus is focused on making functional objects that integrate within the home, such as furniture, homewares, and other works that have a theatrical twist.

Experiments in Construction – Works by Norwegian Artist Stein Rønning

Sculpture Posted by Mark Robinson

Norwegian artist Stein Rønning, whose work is split between sculpture and photography, combines three-dimensional and two-dimensional for a commentary on space and our perception of it.

Conceptual Design Works by Daniel Rybakken

Design Posted by Mark Robinson

Conceptual design is often misunderstood as art, or that it’s work that has no specific function and would reside in the experimental bracket. This could be true in terms of it being an experiment, but this avenue has interested me for a long while and my feelings arose again thanks to Norwegian designer Daniel Rybakken who has a fascinating portfolio to view online. Although I’ve seen these sort of ideas floating around before, one creative …