Kristian Blystad
Kristian Blystad | |
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| Born | 18 March 1946 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
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Kristian Blystad (born 18 March 1946) is a Norwegian sculptor.
Career[]
He was born in Bergen. Among his works is the fountain sculpture Kronos at Majorstuen, Oslo. A granite sculpture of Wilhelm Frimann Koren Christie was erected in front of the Parliament of Norway in 1989.[1] A statue of Christian Frederik was unveiled in front of the Parliament in May 2014.[2] He also worked on the facade of the new Library of Alexandria.[3] He is represented at the National Gallery of Norway and in other galleries in Oslo and Bergen.[1]
His sculpture "26. september - torso" (2008) is located in Oslo at Olav Vs gate 5.[4]
Awards[]
Blystad was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2007.[5] He received in 2011, shared with Bård Breivik.[6]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Kristian Blystad". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian Frederik". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ "Bibliotheca Alexandrina".
- ^ https://issuu.com/kul43/docs/f_rste_bolk_med_verk_og_prosjekter_mai_2019___oslo. Retrieved 3 December 2020
- ^ "Tildelinger av ordener og medaljer – Blystad, Kristian". kongehuset.no (in Norwegian). Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "Billedhuggerne: Kristian Blystad og Bård Breivik" (in Norwegian). Retrieved 17 February 2021.
Further reading[]
- Flor, Harald (2001). Kristian Blystad. ISBN 82-7631-064-8.
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