Frogner Park / Vigeland Park
We wrapped up our wonderful day in Oslo by heading to the "outskirts" (about 15 minutes by the tram from our hotel) to the Frogner Park.
From what I understand, the Frogner Park contains the Vigeland Sculpture Exhibit, but I have seen it incorrectly called the Vigeland Park as well.
The park is the largest installation by a single artist anywhere in the world. The park has over 200 granite sculptures completed by Gustav Vigeland. The park was completed after he died -- he unfortunately did not see it.
The exhibit has three major sculptures with the Monolith at the center of the park with over 121 figures climbing on top of each other to the reach top. It is also surrounded by a number of large statues of the cycle of life.
The next major sculpture is the Wheel of Life. It also plays on the theme of life stages, which was very prominent in Vigeland's art.
I also liked all the individual "small" statues leading from the entrance of the park to the large fountain. There are a few famous ones, of course! I cannot believe we did not get a picture of Toddler Tantrums. We did get this one though:
I mean? I like the creativity? And I know plenty of parents who feel like that with only one child!
I do want to call out the fountain as well!
It was great to have this option for after the museums closed, but before our dinner reservation. One of the most frustrating pieces were that the museums were not open that late, but the sun was up FOREVER. We took these photos at 7:30 PM. As you can tell, we were no where close to sunset. We were able to wander through this garden at our leisure. It was beautiful. I enjoyed the symmetry of the gardens and how the major focal points flowed from one to another.
Time in park: 1.5 hrs
Times visited: 1
Overall: A
From what I understand, the Frogner Park contains the Vigeland Sculpture Exhibit, but I have seen it incorrectly called the Vigeland Park as well.
The park is the largest installation by a single artist anywhere in the world. The park has over 200 granite sculptures completed by Gustav Vigeland. The park was completed after he died -- he unfortunately did not see it.
The exhibit has three major sculptures with the Monolith at the center of the park with over 121 figures climbing on top of each other to the reach top. It is also surrounded by a number of large statues of the cycle of life.
The next major sculpture is the Wheel of Life. It also plays on the theme of life stages, which was very prominent in Vigeland's art.
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| I liked this photo since you can see the Monolith in the background |
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| Man attacked by babies |
I mean? I like the creativity? And I know plenty of parents who feel like that with only one child!
I do want to call out the fountain as well!
It was great to have this option for after the museums closed, but before our dinner reservation. One of the most frustrating pieces were that the museums were not open that late, but the sun was up FOREVER. We took these photos at 7:30 PM. As you can tell, we were no where close to sunset. We were able to wander through this garden at our leisure. It was beautiful. I enjoyed the symmetry of the gardens and how the major focal points flowed from one to another.
Time in park: 1.5 hrs
Times visited: 1
Overall: A
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