National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design
The National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design (Norwegian: Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design) in Oslo is the national museum of art of Norway.
It was established on 1 July 2003 through a merger of the Norwegian Museum of Architecture, the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, the Museum of Contemporary Art, the National Gallery of Norway, and the National Touring Exhibitions.[1]
Its directors have been Sune Nordgren (2003-2006), Anne Kjellberg (acting, 2006-2007), Allis Helleland (2007-2008), Ingar Pettersen (acting, 2008-2009) and Audun Eckhoff (2009–present). Chairmen of the board have been Christian Bjelland (2002–2008) and Svein Aaser (2008–present).[1]
Among its collection is one of the versions of The Scream by Edvard Munch.
[edit] References
- ^ a b Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Nasjonalmuseet for kunst, arkitektur og design" (in Norwegian). Store norske leksikon. Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. http://www.snl.no/Nasjonalmuseet_for_kunst%2C_arkitektur_og_design. Retrieved 26 December 2010.
[edit] External links
- Official site (English)
Coordinates: 59°54′58.09″N 10°44′15.15″E / 59.9161361°N 10.7375417°E
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