…been defined by centuries of tradition and is made visible in the crafting and wearing of bunader and søljer. Today, there is growing interest in applying modern materials and techniques…
The Oslo City Hall by Jon Pettersen
…and Design. Read the full article here The magazine Vesterheim is a benefit of a Vesterheim membership. For more articles like this, join now here to receive new issues twice…
A Modern Immigrant Story
Resilience, Achievement, Compassion: A Modern Immigrant Story Article from Vesterheim, Vol. 18, No. 1, 2020 by Unni Sonja Blegen. One woman’s inspiring first-person narrative of growing up in Nazi-occupied Norway,…
The Hardanger Fiddle
…Norwegian identity than the Hardanger fiddle. Often called the national instrument of Norway, it has represented a romanticized ideal among Norwegians living in the United States. Learn the history of…
Folk Art Apprentice Program Kick-Off Weekend
…the way, and they will have an opportunity to create their own original multi-day class plan inspired by Vesterheim’s collection. Find bios for each apprentice and more info about the…