Kristian Blystad (born 18 March 1946) is a Norwegian sculptor.
Kristian Blystad | |
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| Born | 18 March 1946 Bergen, Norway |
| Occupation | Sculptor |
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Career
editBlystad was born in Bergen[1], and is married to textile artist Sissel Blystad.[2][3]
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.[4] He also worked on the facade of the new Library of Alexandria.[5] 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.[6]
Awards
editBlystad was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2007.[7] He received Anders Jahres kulturpris in 2011, shared with Bård Breivik.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Kristian Blystad". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ Mørstad, Erik. "Kristian Blystad". Norsk kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Danbolt, Hjørdis. "Sissel Blystad". Norsk kunstnerleksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 1 October 2024.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian Frederik". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 May 2014.
- ^ "Bibliotheca Alexandrina".
- ^ "OsloBIENNALEN FØRSTE UTGAVE 2019-2024: Første bolk med verk og prosjekter mai - oktober 2019 by Kulturetaten Oslo - Issuu". issuu.com. 25 September 2019. 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
edit- Flor, Harald (2001). Kristian Blystad. ISBN 82-7631-064-8.
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