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For almost 30 years, jewellery artist Liv Blåvarp has been creating organic and voluminous constructions out of wood. Since her American debut in 1995, international recognition of her work has steadily increased – most recently through her being awarded the Bayerische Staatspreis for 2012, at the international contemporary craft competition SCHMUCK (‘Internationale Handwerksmesse München’). Read more

Strong Norwegian participation at Collect 2012

Talente Prize goes to young Norwegian textile artist

Jewellery artist Liv Blåvarp receives prize in Munich – and more

»Ongoing events:
Oslo, Norway	Gallery Format (Oslo)	Vidar Koksvik
Augustenborg, Denmark	Augustiana - Sculpture park and Art center	Connecting
Bergen, Norway	Gallery Format (Bergen)	Kristine Fornes
Holmegaard, Denmark	Holmegaard Park	of clay and sand

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Editor's introduction:

Preserving and developing skills

Beyond Established Patterns

Kari Dyrdal, Norwegian textile artist and professor at Bergen Academy of Art and Design, has spent the last five years studying digital tools and pattern formation. Read more

Montaigne’s Cat: About Richard Sennett and Social Craftsmanship

Sennett’s book on social craftsmanship is pleasant reading but functions best as an essay bouncing through a range of themes related to the skill of cooperation. Read more