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New Kroner Designs Sport a Modern Look

The Central Bank of Norway (Norges Bank) has unveiled a series of new kroner bills that will be phased in beginning in summer 2017. The designs are a departure from the current Norwegian banknotes in several aspects. This will be the first Norwegian money that does not feature a human face. All of the motifs pay tribute to the sea, which [...]

By |April 14th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on New Kroner Designs Sport a Modern Look

2017 Named the Year of Indigenous Art and Thought

The Office for Contemporary Art Norway (OCA) is celebrating 2017 as the Year of Indigenous Art and Thought. Established in 2001 by Norway’s Ministries of Culture and Foreign affairs, the independent nonprofit foundation aims to feature Norwegian artists from around the globe and promote worldwide collaboration among artists.

By |February 12th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on 2017 Named the Year of Indigenous Art and Thought

“Skam” is T.V. for Teens, by Teens

A unique t.v. series has taken Norway by social media storm. SKAM (Shame) has not only captivated the Norwegian teen market that it was intended for, but has rapidly caught on with adults in Norway and  viewers all over Scandinavia and in the U.K. The drama portrays the lives of teens and is set in Hartvig Nissens high school in suburban [...]

By |January 12th, 2017|Categories: Blog|Comments Off on “Skam” is T.V. for Teens, by Teens
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