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 Arts and crafts in various formats |
Markvn. 42 Oslo 0554 Norway +47 22 38 2398 |
This gallery is on one of the major shopping streets in Grünerløkka, one of the busiest and most colorful parts of the town. During the last decade, the area has proved very attractive to younger people, and this has resulted in lots of small places to eat and drink but also increased housing costs. The gallery concentrates on glass, jewelery, textiles and ceramics. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Theatre near Aker Brygge |
Marstrandgata 8 Oslo N-0566 Norway +47 23 40 7770 http://www.blackbox.no |
Black Box Teater at Aker Brygge hires out its two stages to free theatrical projects and groups. It hosts a number of national and international guest shows, as well as the annual Ultima festival of modern theatre. The theatre also has two artistic features, called "Play of the Month" and "LilleBox - Modern Theatre for Children and the Young". Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Trade, handcrafts and history |
Verksgt. 15 Oslo 1353 Norway +47 67 13 0018 http://www.baerumsverk.no/ |
This is a modern shopping centre in a beautiful environment of old buildings and natural scenery. It contains ordinary shops like any shopping arcade, but also workshops for glass-blowing and various other crafts, as well as galleries and museums. It is almost like a park, with a small river running through. There is an exhibition of sculptures that changes as they are sold. There are many places to eat and drink in, and in the summer also an outdoor marketplace. The history of Bærums Verk started in 1603 when a promising trend of iron was found there. Gradually Bærums Verk became the leading ironworks in Akershus. In 1988 the owners received an international architectural prize for "building aesthetics" for this new development. They also have free parking places. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Small gallery in a cosy part of the city |
Norderhovgt. 30 Oslo 0654 Norway +47 22 67 4946 |
This gallery is in an old house in Kampen, one of the most charming parts of the city. Small wooden houses surround the church at the top of the hill. If you walk towards the west, you will find Kampen Park from where you can enjoy a lovely view of the city. The easiest way to reach Kampen and this charming gallery is to get the underground to either Tøyen or Ensjø. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Vebjørn Sand's gallery |
Helgesens gt. 12 Oslo 0553 Norway +47 22 43 6290 http://www.gallerisand.com |
This gallery belongs to Vebjørn Sand, one of the more versatile and creative artists in Norway. Vebjørn Sand's paintings are classical and figurative, therefore very popular in Oslo, and to a certain extent abroad. Sand has also had a number of outdoor installation projects and became widely known for his wintry installation Trollslottet. Contact the gallery for details of opening hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The little red cottage |
Sandakerveien 2 Oslo Norway +47 93 00 88 55 http://www.honselovisashus.no |
According to local folklore the cottage is believed to have been the home of Hønse Lovisa, a courageous and generous woman from the play 'The Child' written by Oskar Braaten in 1911. Hønse Lovisa was characterized as a matriarch, who took it upon herself to care for the children of women who went to work in the factories that surround the river. It is now run by a local art collective who exhibit their work inside the cottage. It is a perfect place to rest your legs and buy a tasty snack, before continuing your journey along the Akerselva River. -Rosie Collyer Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Contemporary Icelandic art and nice café |
Leirfallsgt. 6 Boks 2097 Grünerløkka Oslo 0505 Norway +47 22 71 4675 |
This is one of the many new galleries in Grünerløkka. It is situated in the southern part of the area, with its entrance on Markveien. The gallery is packed with contemporary art from Iceland, in the form of paintings, ceramics, textile and glass. A new exhibition opens every third Saturday. Inside the gallery there is a nice and cozy café with a vegetarian menu. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Central cultural church |
Hausmannsgate 14 Oslo 0506 Norway +47 22 99 3450 http://www.kkv.no |
Deprived of its finest gems, including the altarpiece by Eilif Petersen, a statue in carved wood and the silver cross decorating the pulpit, the church was abandoned within its lively frame of the Aker river, the Anker bridge and the heavy traffic on Hausmannsgate. On 18 February 2000, Jakob was re-inaugurated as a Cultural Church. The concept belongs to Kirkelig Kulturverksted, a small record label that publishes Norwegian crossover music in an open-minded and vaguely Christian vein. There are art exhibitions, live acts and so on, and it can also be rented for private arrangements. Jakob can no longer be used for official Church rituals, but people who like to stay up late can attend services here at 10p every Sunday. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Art for sale |
Tromsøgt. 5b Oslo 0565 Norway +47 23 23 4150 http://www.kunstverket.no |
This gallery is found in Rodelokka, a small part of the city where a lot of the old wooden houses are still intact after years of conservation work. KunstVerket sells work by 280 Norwegian artists in all fields including lithography, ceramics, textile and sculptures. The tram going in the direction of Sinsen will take you there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Airport on the east side |
Toftes gate 69 Oslo 0552 Norway +47 22 37 3970 |
Mir is the bar connected to the cultural center called Grünerløkka Lufthavn. They put on concerts (mostly techno, punk and underground), various kinds of workshops, and exhibitions. A small record company is based here, and several bands use the location for rehearsals. Mir is by many regarded as the heart of all this activity, with its rough, airport-like interior. They serve small dishes like bacon and eggs and different kinds of toasted sandwiches, coffee and tea, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Prices are low. In the evenings and at night the clientèle consists mainly of people in their twenties and thirties (many connected to the underground music movement), artists and students. Mir is well hidden. Look for a sign for Grünerløkka Lufthavn on Toftes gate, then turn right into the backyard. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unusual and exciting theatre |
Olaf Ryes plass 11 Postboks 4621 Sofienberg Oslo 0552 Norway |
At Parkteatret (the old cinema at Grünerløkka) you will find an exciting theatre company that has performed a number of interesting plays. Nordic Black Theatre is a drama school specifically aimed at young people with origins in Third World countries. It readily experiments with alternative methods and forms of expression. This is a good place to visit if you are looking for a different and unusual theatrical experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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National centre for design, architecture and living environment |
Hausmanns gate 16 Oslo 0182 Norway +47 23 29 2630 http://www.norskform.no |
As the national centre for design, architecture and lifestyle, Norsk Form aims to be in dialogue with experts, authorities and the business community, as well as with the public. The temporary exhibitions give both a contemporary and a historical perspective on our own views about our surroundings. Lectures are also given on specific occasions during the season. Cafe Falsen offers tasty meals and refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Stig Andersen |
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 Music and art gallery |
Toftesgt. 50 Oslo Norway +47 22 37 56 80 |
Café Tamara is in Oslo's trendiest neighborhood, Grünerløkka. Founded in 1990, Tamara has managed to survive through rapidly shifting trends. Tamara can seat 70 people on two floors. Local bands perform on the stage upstairs on Fridays; most of them play rock and acoustic music. Upstairs, you will also find a gallery with exhibitions by well-known and lesser-known artists. On Fridays, this concert venue is frequently visited by students (aged over 20). The bar downstairs is a popular hangout for friends from the neighborhood, for artists and intellectuals (aged 20-40). Enjoy a glass of red wine in front of the fireplace. Fully licensed. The Singhalese food is worth a try. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Mona Strand |
