Journal
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Astrup Fearnley in focus: contemporary art under a glass roof
Oslo's contemporary art museum on Tjuvholmen, with a 150-work Beatriz González retrospective and a year-long collection rehang both on through the summer.
The best Scandinavian art prints in our gallery: seven picks
No fake survey here: twenty prints is our whole gallery. These are the seven we'd hang first, with the case for each and the honest reason the rest aren't on the list.
Hyttefrokost, vinkveld, morgenstrekk: the Norwegian words behind the prints
What the Norwegian titles in the gallery actually mean, from a cabin breakfast to a wine evening, and the untranslatable word sitting behind all of them.
Scandinavian wall decor ideas: eight ways to dress a wall
Eight Scandinavian wall decor ideas, from one oversized print to the confidently empty wall, with real prints and guides for each.
Henie Onstad in focus: a fjord-side art centre
A fjord-side art centre founded by an Olympic skater, with a major Kai Fjell retrospective and Lap-See Lam's Ombres both on through the summer.
Nordic design and architecture books: five worth owning
Five design and architecture books worth living with, from a survey of the whole tradition to monographs on Aalto, Jacobsen, Wegner and Juhl.
Nordic photography books: the North through a lens
Five photography books that chase the same northern light the painters did, from the ice of Greenland to the forests of Varmland.
Nordic craft books: glass, ceramics and textiles
A curated shelf of five real books on Nordic craft, from Finnish glass and Scandinavian ceramics to Marimekko prints, Georg Jensen silver and Norwegian tapestry.
Contemporary Nordic art books: the scene now
Five contemporary Nordic art books, from a survey of the whole scene to monographs on Olafur Eliasson, Mamma Andersson, Tal R and Ida Ekblad, tracing the North as it is being made now.
What is Scandinavian art?
Less a single movement than a sensibility: northern light, the landscape as main character, restraint, and beauty built into everyday life. A short history of Scandinavian art, from Dahl to design.
Nordic artist monographs: where to start
Six monographs on the great Nordic painters, from Hammershøi's silent rooms to af Klint's radiant abstractions. Where to start when one artist asks for a closer look.
Nordic art and design books worth owning
Five Nordic art and design books worth living with, and the starting point for a six-part series: painters, design and architecture, craft, photography and the scene now.
How to Style Scandinavian Wall Art in Your Living Room
Where to hang it, how big to go, which frame, and how to mix styles without losing the calm: a practical guide to styling Scandinavian wall art in the living room.
The Complete Guide to Choosing Print Sizes for Your Home
A3, A2, A1 or one of the 50 cm formats? This guide breaks down every size we print, where each works best, and how to pick the right one for your wall.
Art in Oslo, July 2026
A short, curated shortlist of what's actually worth seeing in Oslo this month: Paula Rego at MUNCH, the Freia Friezes out of the factory for the first time, Cecilia Kristensen's showroom afternoons, and the 1893 Scream.
How to Create a Stunning Art Wall with Multiple Pieces
A gallery wall is a conversation between pieces: one anchor, consistent gaps, and a thread that holds the variety together. How to plan it, hang it in the right order, and leave room for it to grow.
An interview by Nordic Notes
How contemporary artists are reimagining botanical illustration for modern spaces.
Who are Scandinavian Art?
Scandinavian Art offers art enthusiasts the chance to enhance their homes with the distinct Scandinavian aesthetic.
The Art of Choosing Art: A Comprehensive Guide
Selecting the perfect piece of art for your space is more than just finding something that matches your couch.